A lot of my clients recently have been struggling with scary decisions: should I ask my friend out and turn our friendship into a romance? If I do and the answer is no, will that harm our friendship? Should I leave my job and pursue a career dream, even if it means significant financial upheaval? Should I end a harmful or deeply unsatisfying relationship? Will I end up regretting it?

Life offers countless “scary things” for us to do, or not do. If you spend time in discernment about the issue, listening to yourself and the people close to you, you might find it easier to “take the leap.” You and I could talk about it to help you gain further insight, and to prepare you for some of the challenges and painful changes that will take place. Even if it leads to upheaval and frustration, if you “take the leap” with the goal of improving your life, or learning about yourself, or just experimenting with being more in charge of your own life, you might rejoice in the adventure and learn that you are far stronger than you ever imagined.

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I recommend the book “Passionate Marriage,” by David Schnarch, to couples who are struggling with various issues or trying to deepen and improve their relationship.  Dr. Schnarch has an odd name, so you might have to practice it!  It sounds like “Shn-ARCH.” But it’s worth it, because you’ll probably end up recommending his book to others.  He has good suggestions and insights for couples about how they can become strong individuals in their relationships.  The stronger someone is as an individual, the better he or she can be at building a healthy relationship with another person.  There’s a whole chapter just on the topic of hugs…!  Give this book a try if you’re looking for more in your relationship.

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One of the more common questions I heard when working in Monday-Friday clinics was, “Why can’t you meet with me on Saturdays?” I’m happy to say that I am open on Saturdays for appointments in the morning and afternoon, starting at 10:00 a.m. Let me know if this is the best day for you to come in. I’m also available on Tuesdays through Fridays at various hours, with the latest appointments beginning at 6:00 on Tuesdays and most Wednesdays. I hope to see you soon!

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Hello and welcome to my blog. I plan to post news and information about my practice, but also want the blog to be a source of information about lots of different topics: relationships, coping skills, new ideas, the latest research in my field, communication tools, and other resources for people who are making changes in their lives (or coping with change). Stay tuned for more in the next few days.

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