Many times over the years I have worked with individuals who have Asperger Syndrome who isolate themselves because they think that there is little hope in making new social connections with people. This frustration in these individuals is what leads to the common misconception that all people
At a holiday party this year, my friend jokingly said, “the goal tonight is to find me a rich husband.” I know this was a joke, but this type of thinking crosses all of our minds at times. We are all guilty of losing track of what
Approaching 30 can be intimidating for a gay man, and 40 has been described to me as good as “dead” in the gay community. What are these cultural issues about? Many gay men struggle with feeling lonely, scared, and depressed as early as in their 30s, and
If you find that you are unhappy with your relationship, this list of helpful tips may be beneficial to you. This is a list of common reasons why relationships struggle and even fail, with some quick advice on how to overcome this. 1. Jealousy about your partner’s
With New Years upon us, it is inevitable that many of you will be making New Years Resolutions. It seems to be a human, or at least a cultural behavior to set up goals along with calendar landmarks. “I will start exercising on Monday,” “I will stop
While the Republican political debates heat up, you can’t help but wonder how these people insult each other and then shake hands after it is done. They seem to handle being under a verbal attack with ease. Although we are not sure what is happening internally, we
Your assignment is to enter a room full of people whom you barely know and talk to all of them. For some people, this comes very easy, but for others this is an extreme challenge. People are often paralyzed by a fear of rejection, awkward moments, and
“You think that you have it difficult now, wait until the teenage years.” How many times have we heard this? I am going to risk sounding like I am complaining and voice a concern that I have with this attitude. Obviously the real book of parenting is