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When You or Your Child Doesn't Have Close Friends

Many people, adults and kids, have casual friends but not close ones. My Psychology Today article today offers composite letters from such an adult and such a child and my responses to each.

Parenting an Oppositional, Defiant Teen

I had a client today with an oppositional, defiant teen. My Psychology Today article today describes our exchange and some takeaways useful, in my view, for all parents.

Mysteries of How We Behave 7 head-shakers and possible solutions.

We're not machines; we're human. That means we won't always do the rational thing. My Psychology Today article today offers seven examples, including how we might be more rational... if we decide to be.

How Have You Changed? A self-inventory

Taking stock of how we’ve changed can gratify us. And it can motivate us to change some things. Answering the questions I offer in my Psychology Today article today should help you get clear on both.

My Current Reactions to 18 Ancient Proverbs

I’ve grown convinced that we benefit most from the brief. Proverbs are a particularly potent example of brevity. Proverbs are time-honored, distilled wisdom. My Psychology Today article today lists 18. For each, I amplify or dissent.

What You Might Say in 9 Difficult Situations

My Psychology Today article today suggests what you might say in 9 common difficult situations, in relationships and at work.

Funny Quotes That Say A Lot About Us

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Quotes on War: The clearly and not-so-clearly anti-war

Here's the link.

Quotes on Wisdom

I believe that this collection of quotes could be particularly helpful.

Should You Accept Life As It Is?

Recently, a client told me that he wants to raise the white flag and accept life as it is. My Psychology Today article today paraphrases why he feels that way and my response. Perhaps it might help you or someone else who is dispirited about life.