Michael Tilson Thomas (1944 to 2026)
Michael Tilson Thomas (aka "MTT") was the conductor of many orchestras. I saw him conducting the San Francisco Symphony when I lived there in the [...]
Why Can’t I Sleep?
Many of my clients (and friends) complain about poor sleep or lack of sleep. Why do so many of us not sleep long, well and [...]
No One’s Faithful Anymore
Dear Michael: I was in a 10-year relationship that recently ended. I was faithful to my boyfriend and - to my knowledge - he was [...]
My Son Killed Himself
Dear Michael: I am a 42-year-old bisexual woman whose 17-year-old son just killed himself. My husband, my girlfriend and I are all in shock; we [...]
Bravo Dan Price!
Dan Price was the CEO who took a pay cut so he could pay all his employees a minimum annual wage of $70,000. Here’s what [...]
Training Your Inner Puppy
Are you feeling lonely, scared or worried lately? Is the chaotic state of the world exacerbating those feelings? Having a sense of control over your [...]
Blame, Revenge & Forgiveness (in that order)
Dear Michael: I feel like such an idiot. I allowed myself to fall in love with this guy who really wasn’t that interested in me. [...]
“Heated Rivalry” San Diego Style
Dear Michael: After living in San Diego for a few months’ now, I want to know where all the good top men are. As a [...]
Don’t I Deserve to Have Nice Things?
Dear Michael: I’m embarrassed to be emailing you, but I can’t stop buying myself stuff. I’m $122,000 in debt from several years of continual shopping. [...]
Can You Improve Your Sense of Humor?
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 [...]
Monogamy or Open Relationship?
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 [...]
Was “Prince Charming” invented by a Gay Man?
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" [...]