“'Mad' is a term we use to describe a man who is obsessed with one idea and nothing else.” Ugo Betti We humans seem to have a tendency toward obsession. We fixate upon, over-do and over-use and misuse almost anything
“I know what I want. And I want it now. I want [it] 'cause I'm Mr. Vain.” Culture Beat song In moments of desperation, we want an immediate answer to a vexing question or relief from an unbearable situation. We
“There is no water as deep as denial” Anonymous But denial of what? Usually reality or at least our perception of it. In other words, denying the way things are, the things we cannot change. Things like the weather, other
I was recently asked, "I'm in a relationship with someone who seems to be emotionally unavailable. Can I get him to change?" Here is my response. It’s important to be clear about what you mean by “emotionally unavailable” as
Contemplating our identity is not an uncommon thing. We wonder, who are we really beyond our body, our thoughts, our emotions and beyond our ascribed roles in life? We wonder, is there something more, something more profound within us
The issue is that your lover won't "commit" to the relationship. But the term "commit" can be confusing. So, let’s begin by briefly exploring what it means to “commit” as it relates an intimate relationship as it can mean different
You are wondering what you should do when the person that you’d like to be in a steady relationship with says they're not ready for such a commitment. They do “like” you, whatever that means. Quite a spectrum of
Honesty and transparency in relationships is sometimes difficult to determine, especially in the getting-to-know-you phase of your connection. Some People Are Good at Deception It is true that some people with less-than-honest intentions may not reveal their true colors for
Recently I was asked by someone if she should continue to text a man who responds, but never texts her first. In other words, he never initiates contact. Here is my response: It sounds like you are looking for
“Without sadness, we would never know what happiness is. Yet we live in a society that has become scared of sadness, and obsessive in its pursuit of the positive.”Hugh Mackay, Author and Social Researcher So what’s Hugh Mackay’s point? It’s
