Notes From the Desk Of the Neighborhood Shrink

Here is a table of contents for the columns that I have written to try to help you gain a better understanding of people and relationships from the listening side of the therapy session. After 25 years of being a therapist, common themes have become clear in the way we treat one another, what many of us think, and what happens in relationships. I hope you find this information helpful as you seek answers for your life.

Notes on Relationships
So, You're Thinking about Having an Affair?
So, You Are Thinking About Divorce?
Reducing Arguments in Your Relationships
Relationship Beginnings: Don't Get Lost in Lust
Relationship Beginnings: Don't Get Lost in Loneliness 
Relationship Beginnings: Don't get Lost in Love
Cornerstones of a Lasting Relationship: The First Two- Love and Respect
Cornerstones of a Lasting Relationship. The Third corner: Trust (and Forgiveness)
Cornerstones of a Lasting Relationship. The Fourth Corner: Commitment
Intimacy Leaks Part One: Office Relationships
Intimacy Leaks Part Two: Connecting Online
Intimacy Leaks Part Three: Sexual Intimacy Leaks
Intimacy Leaks Part Four: Addictions
Friends with Benefits
Notes on Living a Better and Balanced Life
Letting Go of Guilt
Blame = Expectations: A Formula to Help You Get a Grip
Maintaining Your Sanity in the Middle of Chaos  (A.K.A. Establishing Resiliency)
Rules for Being Human
Want to be Happy? Find Yourself!
You Have Broken Up, But You Can't Break Free- Lessons in Letting Go
Living A Principled Life 
On One Condition- Don't Do It
Wear Sunscreen and Other Real Life Advice
Have Some Faith!