Articles
Trust Might Not Be A Good Thing
Often people who are honest become the target of scams because they assume that everyone else is honest and trustworthy. Unfortunately, there are people who get their needs met by...
Trust Might Not Be A Good Thing
Often people who are honest become the target of scams because they assume that everyone else is honest and trustworthy. Unfortunately, there are people who get their needs met by...
Learning About Child Sexual Abuse
A few days ago TLC had a special documentary entitled "Breaking the Silence" in which five individuals told the stories of how they had been sexually abuse as children. The...
Learning About Child Sexual Abuse
A few days ago TLC had a special documentary entitled "Breaking the Silence" in which five individuals told the stories of how they had been sexually abuse as children. The...
How to Ruin Relationships
When I first heard about text messaging, I wasn't at all sure that I would like or even use it. Now, however, I can honestly say that I see that...
How to Ruin Relationships
When I first heard about text messaging, I wasn't at all sure that I would like or even use it. Now, however, I can honestly say that I see that...
The Important Things About Love
Over the centuries many have tried to define and write about love. Some authors approach it from a spiritual perspective whereas others focus on the romantic aspects. Valentine's Day, of...
The Important Things About Love
Over the centuries many have tried to define and write about love. Some authors approach it from a spiritual perspective whereas others focus on the romantic aspects. Valentine's Day, of...
You Are Not Alone
In September I visited Highclere Castle, home of the Carnavon family, which is west of London near Newbury in Berkshire England. This beautiful site is where the drama series Downton...
You Are Not Alone
In September I visited Highclere Castle, home of the Carnavon family, which is west of London near Newbury in Berkshire England. This beautiful site is where the drama series Downton...
Is This Healthy?
It doesn't matter whether it is marriage, friendship or causal relationship there are certain things that are important to observe in order to ensure that what you are involved in...
Is This Healthy?
It doesn't matter whether it is marriage, friendship or causal relationship there are certain things that are important to observe in order to ensure that what you are involved in...
Friends Are Waiting
My paternal grandfather, Robert Hancock, was an orphan who was sent to Canada by the Dr. Barnardo organization when he had just turned eleven years of age. He was a...
Friends Are Waiting
My paternal grandfather, Robert Hancock, was an orphan who was sent to Canada by the Dr. Barnardo organization when he had just turned eleven years of age. He was a...
The Benefits of Having a Funeral
On July 11 my sister died. Six days before this we all attended the wedding of her only son and now we were faced with yet another long trip to...
The Benefits of Having a Funeral
On July 11 my sister died. Six days before this we all attended the wedding of her only son and now we were faced with yet another long trip to...
Fight Fairly!
Your brain has two sides, each with specific tasks to perform. The right-hand side has a very small region called the amygdala which does many things including producing emotional reactions....
Fight Fairly!
Your brain has two sides, each with specific tasks to perform. The right-hand side has a very small region called the amygdala which does many things including producing emotional reactions....
The Pre-Nuptial Agreement
We are in the wedding season when starry-eyed brides and grooms are eager to exchange their vows. Weeks or even months of planning and thousands of dollars have been invested...
The Pre-Nuptial Agreement
We are in the wedding season when starry-eyed brides and grooms are eager to exchange their vows. Weeks or even months of planning and thousands of dollars have been invested...
Grandparenting Through A Divorce
I bet you've never even been in a Courtroom before! You don't have a clue about what needs to be done to help your adult child who really should have...
Grandparenting Through A Divorce
I bet you've never even been in a Courtroom before! You don't have a clue about what needs to be done to help your adult child who really should have...
What Is Love?
This week I was invited to participate in a public discussion on the topic "What is love?" We use the word "love" in so many different contexts. Some people state...
What Is Love?
This week I was invited to participate in a public discussion on the topic "What is love?" We use the word "love" in so many different contexts. Some people state...
Processing Speed
When my children were pre-teens, there was talk about the idea that someday we might all have personal computers and that computers would enter the workplace to save us time...
Processing Speed
When my children were pre-teens, there was talk about the idea that someday we might all have personal computers and that computers would enter the workplace to save us time...
Is There a Godfather In Your Life?
In 1972 Francis Ford Coppolla produced and directed the first of three award-winning movies about a fictional New York crime family. Recently, one of the television stations had a "Godfather...
Is There a Godfather In Your Life?
In 1972 Francis Ford Coppolla produced and directed the first of three award-winning movies about a fictional New York crime family. Recently, one of the television stations had a "Godfather...
We're Engaged!
I had a very interesting situation in my office recently. A couple had booked a series of "pre-engagement" appointments. The fellow's mother had offered to pay for these as a...
We're Engaged!
I had a very interesting situation in my office recently. A couple had booked a series of "pre-engagement" appointments. The fellow's mother had offered to pay for these as a...
Your Child Is Now An Adult
So many parents come to me for advice regarding their adult children. Following are a few of the areas that can cause confusion and problems: FINANCES - Once your child...
Your Child Is Now An Adult
So many parents come to me for advice regarding their adult children. Following are a few of the areas that can cause confusion and problems: FINANCES - Once your child...
Act Like a Lady - Think Like a Man
Even though I have read thousands of books over the years, Act Like a Lady-Think Like a Man is definitely one of my favourites! The honesty and clear writing within make it...
Act Like a Lady - Think Like a Man
Even though I have read thousands of books over the years, Act Like a Lady-Think Like a Man is definitely one of my favourites! The honesty and clear writing within make it...
Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say
Relationship problems often are rooted in poor communications. Some people hide in silence because they don't want to upset others by speaking the truth. Others speak the truth but do...
Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say
Relationship problems often are rooted in poor communications. Some people hide in silence because they don't want to upset others by speaking the truth. Others speak the truth but do...
A Day Late and a Dollar Short
I'm not trying to discriminate against men or stereotype everyone. I just want to tell you a about every sad situation that I have heard about from clients for several...
A Day Late and a Dollar Short
I'm not trying to discriminate against men or stereotype everyone. I just want to tell you a about every sad situation that I have heard about from clients for several...
The Love Story
Once upon a time there was a very beautiful mortal princess who was the youngest of three sisters. The people loved Princess Psyche so much that the Roman Goddess of...
The Love Story
Once upon a time there was a very beautiful mortal princess who was the youngest of three sisters. The people loved Princess Psyche so much that the Roman Goddess of...