Behavioral styles that can disrupt relationships. In The Big Five, we talked about how personality traits are a form of baggage each partner brings to their relationships. The characteristics that...
Health & Well-Being
Your health is the most important thing. Yep… it’s an old, over-used and variously worded cliche’. But that doesn’t mean it ain’t true (although a few extra buck is not so bad, either). In this section we focus on all aspects of health — physical, mental, and psychological. From professionals in the various fields we’ll discuss what you should know and what you can do to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Does Marriage Counseling Work?
Not all experts think it’s effective, but is that the fault of the therapists? Fixing chronic marital problems, the ones that pop up over and over, can be tough. As I talked about...
The Big Five
Personality is some of the baggage we bring to relationships. By Dr. Lou Primavera When we think about the person we’re intimate with, we focus on what they’re like — they’re...
Reducing Stress: Massage Therapy
A massage feels great, but it’s also good for you. In Death by Stress, we discussed how chronic stress harms the body and mind. Now we’re talking about what you can do to lower your...
To Be Or Not To Be…A Vegetarian
Some think there’s a best way of eating, but in the end it’s all about balance. McFadden’s Resort in Florida in the 1920’s offered a vegetarian diet. People thought they were crazy. The list of...
Being Thankful Is The Key To Happiness
Tips For A Healthy Mind By Stacy Pellettieri, LCSW-R “It is not happy people who are thankful; It is thankful people who are happy.” I’m not really sure who it was that came up with this...
Time Together and Time Apart
Striking a balance helps keep a marriage healthy and happy. Louis H. Primavera, Ph.D. Friends have a powerful effect on one’s marriage, not to mention one’s personal psychological health...
Circadian Rhythms
Why sleeping well is important for your health. When I was young, I took a good night’s sleep for granted, and now as I’ve gotten older, I long for the good old days. There aren’t...
Space Invaders
A husband’s retirement can create problems for a non-working wife. When couples start thinking about retirement, it can be pretty exciting. They daydream about the things they will do...
Life is Great — Relatively Speaking
The psychological tricks we use to feel good about ourselves. Maintaining our self-esteem and being happy are what we all strive for. We put a lot of effort in finding things that feed into both of...
