The Programming of Our Relational Lives
Why do we do what we do in our relationships, often to our own detriment, even when we know what we’re doing is self-sabotaging? The answer is that we are literally “programmed” to act in ways that are, in essence, automatic — and we...
The Loss of Sexual Passion in Couples
The maternal instinct is so strong that it is inevitable that a woman will treat her male lover from this instinct. For most women, this is not really a problem at all and, in fact, even bolsters their sense of intimacy and connection with their partners. In fact,...
What Is “Interdependence?”
At their core, most romantic relationship problems involve conflictual dynamics having to do with the fear of fusion (i.e., anxiety concerning becoming “one”/fearing dependency and union) vs. the fear of independence (i.e., anxiety that involving remaining separate...
The Silent Epidemic of “Self-Estrangement” Among Today’s Adolescents and Young Adults
As a volunteer alumnus interviewer, I notice it when speaking with high school seniors who are applying for admission to my alma mater. I experience it in everyday life in my community. And I observe it most notably in my work as a clinical psychologist in...
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