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Your Fortune, Their Envy: Dealing with a Jealous Friend October 12, 2019 . 14 Comments
Jealousy and envy can be complex to understand and work through, whether you’re experiencing them yourself or facing them from someone else. These normal human emotions can help people ... Read More
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How Envy Differs from Jealousy and What We Can Learn from It September 7, 2016 . 12 Comments
Envy doesn’t get talked about much these days. I’m not sure why. Maybe because in these times of personal empowerment, everyone is supposed to be pursuing personal bests and following ... Read More
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Help! I Resent My Mother for Shortchanging Me in Her Will January 29, 2016 . 8 Comments
There is no question that inheritance bequests can create significant tension and strife in families. Often, one or more of the surviving relatives feels slighted and unfairly treated. ... Read More
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How to Tell Your Partner You Have a Crush on Someone Else October 22, 2015 . 24 Comments
I recently wrote about pornography use and how it doesn’t necessarily or even usually signify impending doom for a relationship. Some of the responses to the article surprised me—not ... Read More
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How Jealousy and Depression Led Me to Spy on My Husband November 9, 2014 . 11 Comments
The matter of trust is always a burning issue, especially nowadays when technology has taken over the bigger part of our lives. With the development of social media, we forgot how to talk ... Read More
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My Wife Wants an Open Marriage. I Don’t. Now What? August 29, 2014 . 350 Comments
Thanks for your question. I can only imagine your bewilderment and confusion; things are humming along fine and suddenly, out of nowhere, your wife is asking you to play the “keys in ... Read More
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Why Am I So Bitter and Resentful of Other People’s Successes? November 1, 2013 . 28 Comments
First, let me say that I admire your candor, your self-awareness, and your desire to work on this issue. I believe that all of these things will ultimately make you successful in addressing ... Read More
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My Insecure Girlfriend Is Possessive and Controlling. Should I Leave? August 9, 2013 . 108 Comments
Does this song sound familiar? “Every Breath You Take” by The Police: Every breath you take Every move you make Every bond you break Every step you take I’ll be watching ... Read More
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Five Tips for Dealing With Envy May 9, 2013 . 6 Comments
The green-eyed monster of envy is often viewed as an emotion that leads to bad behavior. Envy can also be painful for those experiencing it. Longing for a new home or enviously watching ... Read More
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Why Does the Lottery Often End in Tragedy? April 4, 2013 . 7 Comments
Visions of winning the lottery are enough to turn just about anyone into a dreamer who fantasizes about helping family members, starting charities, and—of course—buying a few nice cars ... Read More
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Five Tips for Overcoming Insecurity in Relationships March 26, 2013 . 18 Comments
Insecurity is one of the trickiest relationship issues because it tends to create a self-perpetuating cycle. Insecure people frequently cling to their partners, which causes their partners ... Read More
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Five Myths About Polyamory and Monogamish Relationships March 1, 2013 . 13 Comments
Several years ago, sex advice columnist Dan Savage coined the term “monogamish” to refer to long-term committed relationships that bend the rules of monogamy with the consent of both ... Read More