Somebody Else’s Problem
There are more than enough problems in our own lives to need to adopt them from others. And yet we do. Why do we do it and how can we stop?
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There are more than enough problems in our own lives to need to adopt them from others. And yet we do. Why do we do it and how can we stop?
These are some practical and thoughtful ways of helping when a loved one seems to be at risk in relationship with a manipulative or potentially dangerous character.
Although ‘enabling’ and ‘enablers’ are well-known concepts, I still see plenty of this destructive behavior in my office, even by people who know what they are doing. What’s going on here?
In a society in which female friendships are devalued, it is nice to see a movie that turns that on its head. We all need to realize that, contrary to the messages we hear, female friendships are important.
Are you one of the many men who struggle to get in touch with the empathy, sensitivity and intuition that it takes to choose a great gift for a woman?
Americans have a difficult time accepting our sexuality. The Petraeus scandal makes it evident that we must move beyond personal morality and allow everyone to figure out what is right for themselves.
The recent political attack on Sesame Street ignores all the educational and cultural values it promotes. First among these values is the importance of community. Human beings need people and we ignore this fact at our own peril.
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