”The aim of psychoanalysis is to relieve people of their neurotic unhappiness so that they can be normally unhappy.” -Sigmund Freud As a...

Here we are. Another year. Another chance at self-renewal. Now is the time to mend relationships and friendships. Making the effort to be...

Growing up in New York City, I would wander through Wall Street, staring at the American flags displaying the symbols of freedom,...

“I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection.”  - Sigmund Freud, psychoanalyst Fatherhood: A...

A long time ago, when I was operating at the Neanderthal level of consciousness, I had a bumper sticker on my car that said: “Happiness...

Humans experience a constant stream of thoughts, averaging 48 thoughts per minute or 50-70 thousand thoughts per day. Unfortunately,...

During the honeymoon phase of a relationship, happiness and hope prevails for the prospect of a future life together. In the beginning,...

When I was in the sixth grade, I was eager to discover the world. Where do I fit in? What should I do? My parents were super religious,...

An open loving relationship is about being vulnerable with your partner and accepting oneself. If you’re a guy, you don’t want to be just...

In the changing landscape of modern society, young men struggle with the complexities of masculinity and personal identity. If you’re a...

After countless hours of conducting group therapy for men, it is safe to say that we live in a world filled with complexities and...

Men and women want the same thing: to feel good about themselves, to feel worthwhile, and to be loved. We all need about the same amount...

Sometimes staying positive is challenging, but being miserable is a choice. When I was younger, I was on a Greyhound Bus, pondering my...

When I was in elementary school, I wanted to see the world and meet people. I would read adventure comic books of the daring deeds of...

For centuries wars have been part of our evolving civilization. When we examine the hardships of the Neanderthals, the Roman Legions, the...

I heard that a man’s smile and confidence is in proportion to his paycheck. But what happens when a person loses their job, or a...

All humans worry. But are you a worrywart? There is always something to worry about. Simple and difficult life challenges and choices can...

Emotional Fulfillment in Relationships

When I’m out for my walks, I always look at the dogs who are also out for a walk. I know they are sensing my energy. They look at me,...

Men are what their mothers made them.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson I am in total awe that a tiny person is developing inside a pregnant woman’s...