Today’s Advice Highlights How does a relationship become dysfunctional? What are the common red flags to watch out for? Is calling it quits the best course of action to recover from a toxic relationship? When we start a new relationship, we put most of our attention...
HOLDING SPACE FOR EACH OTHER WHEN YOU’RE BOTH HURTING
In a recent session, one of my patients said something that many of us, not just therapists, have heard many times: “We love each other, but…” It’s not hard to imagine the statements that follow the “but.” In my patient’s case they were: We can’t help poking each...
Dr. Deb’s 5 Recommendations For How to Best Deal With Separation and Divorce
Many of you have asked me how to cope with the pain of marital separation and the impending possibility of divorce. Without question, marital separation and divorce are among the toughest life experiences. The good news is that there are ways to manage the loss and...
ROLLING OUT THE DEAR DR. DEB ADVICE COLUMN
Dear Dr. Deb. As a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist specializing in interpersonal relationships, it makes sense that people who are struggling would seek out my professional services – especially when they are hurting. Through my decades of experience, I’ve...
Self Reflection in Relationships
Introduction Most people are inclined to believe that their relationships fail or have problems because they didn’t choose the right partner or because their partner is the source of the stress. It can feel so much better to look for accountability outside of yourself...
Depression during the holiday season
Though the holidays are thought of as a time of sharing, family, and celebration, for many they are emotionally exhausting. If you feel knocked down by sadness during this holiday season, you’re not alone. Between polarized politics and the continuing global...
How To Find The Sweet Spot Between Closeness And Separateness In Your Romantic Relationship?
Many people equate relationship commitment with a loss of freedom and a kind of bondage. It doesn’t have to be that way. If you have any questions, click here to schedule your initial consult. Warmly, Deb
Why Romantic Relationships Are SO Complicated
When I was young, I thought of romantic relationships as very simple - you either love him / her or you don’t. The truth is that human beings are complex and life is sometimes crazy, and that combination can make romantic relationships tricky, perplexing, and...
Can Your Romantic Relationship Survive Post-Pandemic Life?
For some, the pandemic created an opportunity to spend more time together at home.
Is It Ever Okay To Lie In A Relationship?
Introduction All of us remember the story of Pinocchio and the role honesty played in his life. In order for Pinocchio, a marionette, to become the real boy he longed to be, first he had to prove that he had true values. However, the blue fairy warned him about lying,...
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