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Psychological research has found that when people list the qualities they desire in a partner, a good sense of humor consistently shows up near the [...]

I don’t know about other psychotherapists, but here’s a question I hear a lot from my clients: “Whether we get married or not, do we [...]

Did you know that the stereotype known as “Prince Charming” was invented by a gay man? From my research, I discovered that "Le Roi Charmant" [...]

“I’m so bored with him.” “The excitement’s gone”. “She’s so predictable; I know exactly what she’ll do.” Sound familiar?  These statements are typical of how [...]

Recently, I was shocked to hear a new client tell me, “I don’t want to be gay, I want to be normal.”  I have heard [...]

Christmas is almost here and the stores are in their last-minute push to get us to buy. Gift-giving makes retail stores happy, but – honestly [...]

Do you ever feel like you’re faking happiness? Is your optimism sometimes shaky? When someone tells you, “It’s all good”, do you want to smack [...]

Almost everyone I know complains about their parents – clients, friends and relatives alike. Our parents never got it right, do they? They always screwed [...]

Dear Michael:          I don’t know what’s wrong with me.  I have everything I really want or need, but I feel strongly, deeply lonely.  I [...]

Is it a weakness to feel depressed? What is depression anyway? Does it show up differently for men than for women? These are questions I [...]

Dear Michael: I feel like I’m living in the wrong era: I want to be romanced, wined, dined…you know, wooed (I like that old-fashioned word).  [...]

The amazing Ms. Keaton died today. I didn't even know she was ill. What a person! I read a couple of her books and was [...]