What? Am I saying that you should choose a wrong person for your love partner? No, of course not. But hang in there with me. I’ll be discussing how to avoid really choosing wrong, and choosing wisely and realistically instead. After I read author’s Alain de Botton’s May 29, 2016 article, “Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person,” in the Wall St Journal, I thought about my research findings about love. He makes very important points. I will … [Read more...]
Your Intuitive Guide To Not Burning Out
June 8, 2016 By
When I think of feelings of burn-out, the image that comes to mind is the figure of the Titan god Atlas who struggles to hold up the world. The Greek god Zeus was angry that Atlas sided with the Titans in a war against the Olympians. After the Titans lost, Zeus punished him. Since Atlas was the god of endurance and astronomy, Zeus condemned him to hold up the sky and all the lands forever. To get a quick sense of what burn-out feels … [Read more...]
How to Keep From Being Blindsided in Your Love Life
May 4, 2016 By
Have you ever felt shocked that your intimate partner turned out to be really different from how he or she seemed in the beginning? Or, after you’ve been in a love relationship for a while, have you minimized disturbing qualities in your partner in order to stay together to keep the peace—even if you are terribly unhappy? In my five years of research with thousands of couples—and in my many years of counseling even more—I’ve learned the top … [Read more...]
Your Intuitive Guide To Success
May 4, 2016 By
Ever wonder why some people are more successful than others? Do you explain it away by believing that luck and high profile family connections are the key factors? Well, yes, these two reasons certainly can’t hurt—but then how do you explain why people without these advantages also succeed? If you do an Internet search for books and articles about success, you could feel so overwhelmed that you end up not taking any action at all. Sound … [Read more...]
How to Keep From Falling for the Top Dating Myths
March 11, 2016 By
Even the most seasoned dater can end up falling for one of the top dating myths — and not be aware of it! We may not know the origin of each of these beliefs, but ever since at least the Middle Ages in Europe, the intensity of falling in love and the longing for someone are with us now. Here are some top tips about why you shouldn’t fall for certain dating myths — and how to prevent acting on them. This advice is based on the solid research … [Read more...]
