Over the past twenty years as a Psychologist working with women, I am struck by how many of us have a difficult time accepting our bodies. When I gather with my girlfriends, after we discuss our relationships, the conversation inevitably goes to how we feel about our bodies. One way or another. Why it is [...]

When we get married, many of us are idealistic about our futures together. However, fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. Research has found that only half of those who stay married actually consider themselves “happily married” which means only 25% of couples consider themselves happily married. Kind of sad statistics. When my husband, Patrick [...]

Research has found that successful relationships, more than any other factor, contribute the most to our happiness. Fifty percent of people report that they want to spend more time with family and friends. Many people say that they would like closer friendships, more friends, and more reciprocal friendships, in addition to more time with current [...]

I have been feeling very time challenged lately. Like most working moms, I am always juggling between my children, husband, career, home life, friendships, volunteer work, family and endless laundry. Some weeks are better than others in terms of getting enough sleep and exercise. The past month has been more stressful than usual. And…I have [...]