Thursday, April 9, 2026

Relationships: "I'm Sorry You Feel That Way" Isn't An Apology

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I often hear individuals in relationships complain that their partner says, "I'm sorry you feel that way" instead of apologizi...
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Relationships: How to Try to Prevent Implicit Betrayals

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In my prior post,  Coping With Implicit Betrayals , I defined implicit betrayals in relationships and discussed how to cope if you discover ...
Monday, April 6, 2026

Relationships: Coping With Implicit Betrayals

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What Are Implicit Betrayals? Implicit betrayals in relationships refers to subtle, non-physical violations of trust that break unspoken expe...
Friday, April 3, 2026

How Can Reading the Odyssey Foster Psychological Growth?

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I've been rereading the Odyssey lately.  This is the third time I've read it and I find that each time I read it, I appreciate the ...
Saturday, March 28, 2026

Relationships: Overcoming Fear of Commitment

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Why do certain people have a fear of making a commitment in a relationship--even after the couple has been together for a while? (see my art...
Thursday, March 26, 2026

Relationships: How Does Avoidance Push Ambivalence Underground?

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Avoidance drives ambivalence underground by forcing intense internal conflicts into unconscious states of denial and behavioral withdrawal (...
Sunday, March 22, 2026

How Does the "Hero's Journey" Help You to Cope With Big Changes in Your Life?

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Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth Ever since I first became aware of Joseph Campbell's work while watching the PBS series, "Jos...