No one’s faithful anymore
Dear Michael: I am so disgusted with our community. It seems that nobody is faithful to their partner anymore. I was in a 10-year relationship [...]
The Psychology of Shopping (and Hoarding)
I enjoy shopping. In small doses. Occasionally, it’s fun to go into stores and see what’s there. I used to shop a lot more. When [...]
My friends are getting all “spiritual” on me
Dear Michael: I have friends who seem to have it all (plenty of money, great jobs, hot boyfriends) and they are all going off to [...]
How to have a Happy Summer
Summers are supposed to be happy, right? Carefree, easy, laid-back…and, yet, so often, they’re not. This column is about how to make this summer one [...]
The Imposter Syndrome
photo courtesy of nymag.com When you were a little kid, didn’t you look at all the hard-working grownups all around you and think, [...]
Same-Sex Divorce: How to Prevent It
It's easy to be excited about same-sex marriage. After all, we worked long and hard to make it happen. And, yes, we deserve to feel [...]
What To Do When You’re Not Young And Cute Anymore
I often hear - from my mid-life clients - something like this: “The singles world is all about hot guys/girls in their 20’s and 30’s. I feel [...]
Don’t Lose Yourself in a Relationship
photo courtesy of gayguys.com Often, when I counsel newly-married couples, I hear a familiar lament: “I feel like I’ve lost myself since I [...]
Stuck in the (Bisexual) Closet
still photo from the amazingly good movie "Belle" Dear Michael: I am a closet bisexual. I have been with a terrific guy for [...]
Should I stay or should I go?
Often clients ask me, “Should I stay with my partner or should I go?” This is obviously not a question I can answer for them, [...]
Recommendations
For quite some time now, I have been recommending local health care professionals to my San Diego clients. I would now like to make those [...]
Competition in Same-Sex Couples
Have you ever noticed how much competition there is in same sex couples? It’s just beneath the surface, and something I see a lot as a [...]