Heather Gray is debunking the avoidance strategy in marriage. — By Heather Gray Meet Shawn. He’s really happy in his marriage with Becky. They have plans tonight for dinner. Becky’s cooking. As Shawn is leaving work, his co-worker stops to ask him a “quick question” and then he gets caught up in traffic that adds ten minutes to his commute…

Fatigue and stress go hand-in-hand, and you may sometimes feel that you don’t have the mental energy to meditate. — By Jacob Maslow It is normal for most of us to feel anxious at some times. Anxiety can actively help us focus by giving us a boost of energy. In some people, the fear, dread, and uneasiness are not temporary, often triggering anxiety disorders. Meditation and breathing are great ways…

Ask an Ally: Pride Month can be difficult for many, including those whom it is supposed to represent. — By Josh Friedberg This is a series of posts designed to help people approach diversity and inclusion. These are questions and scenarios we’ve actually heard or seen in the wild. This is part of our corporate programming for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. For more information, click here. In the course…

This wasn’t just a case of “whoops, I slipped” — it was a series of steps that you actively participated in. — By Harris O’Malley Hey Doc, Long time reader, first-time emailer. This one is a bit of a doozy, and I am very much at fault, but I need your advice on how to move forward. My girlfriend and I (let’s call her K) have been dating for nearly 5 years…

It is important that we state the truth directly, nearly all mass shooters, and the great majority of people who kill other people, are males. — By Jed Diamond Ph.D I have been working with violent males for more than fifty years. It began for me November 21, 1969, when I held my new-born son in my arms and made a promise that I would be a different kind of father than my father was able…

These three questions are simple and straightforward — and profound. Try asking them and answering them and see what happens! — By Eric Maisel [This series of posts called “Journaling for Men” is designed to help everyone, and especially men who may be unfamiliar with journaling, learn how daily journaling can help them improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It brings together ideas from two of my recent books, Redesign…

Empathy for parents of toddlers, including the Duchess of Cambridge. — By Andrew Taylor-Troutman When your child is a royal pain in public By now, readers will have likely seen the photos of Prince Louis of Cambridge at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. As the world paid tribute to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, one of her great-grandchildren was a bit “cheeky”…

The country of Chile occupies the southwest portion of South America, in a narrow strip between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. — By Michael Sutherland The country of Chile occupies the southwest portion of South America, in a narrow strip between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. It is 4,270 km/2,653 mi long, 356 km/221 mi wide at its widest point, 64 km/40 mi) at its narrowest, and averaging 175 km/109 mi…

Thomas Fiffer explains how abuse doesn’t always fit the stereotypes, and that is why it is sometimes difficult to recognize and act on. — By Thomas Fiffer A while back I wrote a blog post called “Call It What It Is.” I write a lot about dysfunctional relationships, and I wanted to educate people about domestic abuse, a subject with which I am intimately familiar, both in my own life and the lives of…