Lois tried to think of a plausible excuse to beg out of lunch with the other teachers. They were a great group of women and there was a time not long ago when she really looked forward to being with them. But, now it seemed too much to bear.
Yesterday, Lois lost her patience as Marge droned ... Views: 1318
The phone call came when Kate (the names have been changed) was about to walk into an important meeting. She was totally unprepared for the venomous hysterics from her neighbor, Fran Smith. Fran claimed that Kate’s eleven-year-old daughter Lindsey had posted vicious lies about Fran’s daughter ... Views: 1334
Tara (not her real name) couldn’t listen to her mother bad-mouthing the next- door neighbor to her friends for another minute. Tara had always found this neighbor to be friendly and helpful. She couldn’t understand why her mother enjoyed making fun of her.
Jordan closed his eyes in disgust as ... Views: 1336
I Want to Believe Him, But……….
In today’s world, we like to think of ourselves as worldly and open-minded in our love relationships, but what happens when our instincts are telling us that something is not quite right? Listen to your Gut Feelings!!!!!
It wasn’t too long ago that family ... Views: 2006
I Want to Believe Him, But……….
In today’s world, we like to think of ourselves as worldly and open-minded in our love relationships, but what happens when our instincts are telling us that something is not quite right? Listen to your Gut Feelings!!!!!
It wasn’t too long ago that family ... Views: 1260
“My wife and My Mother Can’t Stand Each Other” by Linda Lipshutz, M.S., LCSW
Rob W. writes: ”My wife and I have been arguing incessantly and I am beside myself. Stacy and I have been married for five years and the problem seems to be getting worse, not better. I’ve always been very close to ... Views: 5609
My Husband Doesn’t Listen to A Word I Say!! By Linda Lipshutz, M.S., LCSW
Sherry K. writes: “No matter what I do, I just can’t get through to my husband. He’s in his own world and completely tunes me out. I don’t have any trouble getting along with anyone else, but somehow Ted always blows ... Views: 6063
When Siblings Face An Elderly Parent’s Illness by Linda Lipshutz, M.S., LCSW
Susan G. writes: “ I thought that I had buried the hatchet with my sister, but yesterday the resentment I used to feel came rushing back. My elderly mother broke her hip eight months ago, and has been in and out of ... Views: 3533
Now, I know that many of you have been burned badly by your ex-spouse. You are so furious that the mere mention of this person conjures up every conceivable negative, vicious fantasy that comes to mind. You know that there will never come the day that the two of you can be in the same room, and ... Views: 1435
Divorce Survival: Seven Surefire Ways to Ensure that Your Friends Get Caller I.D. and Block Your Calls
Now, let's be clear about one thing. If you are going through a divorce, I absolutely understand that this is a very trying time in your life.
You deserve to have a huge amount of sympathy ... Views: 1234
Divorce Survival: Seven Surefire Ways to Ensure that Your Friends Get Caller I.D. and Block Your Calls
Now, let's be clear about one thing. If you are going through a divorce, I absolutely understand that this is a very trying time in your life.
You deserve to have a huge amount of sympathy, ... Views: 847
Going through a divorce is probably one of the most gut-wrenching experiences a person can go through. This article focuses on strategies that should ease some of the pain, and should make it possible to see that there is light at the end of the tunnel!
One of the hardest realizations that ... Views: 12824