Put Yourself in Your Opponent’s Position »
Sometimes when we have a difference of opinion with another we become locked into our respective positions, and simply get stuck. It seems we just cannot bypass the deadlock, and stress or unhappiness builds on both sides. The more strongly we argue for our viewpoint, the less able we are to see the other side [...]
Coping with Life After Childbirth »
Every woman’s experience with childbirth is different. For some, it is relatively easy and uncomplicated. For others, there may be varying degrees of difficulty, fear, and even trauma. Once the baby is born, all of the focus shifts immediately to the newborn. The mother is often left to process her feelings and reactions to [...]
Pain From Childhood »
Psychology for Living by Gwen Randall-Young Pain From Childhood A question was put to me recently, as to how we can deal with childhood pain without making our parents ‘bad guys’. If they continue to exhibit dysfunctional or hurtful behaviors, we may have chosen to keep distance in the relationship so it is not so [...]
Psychology for Living »
Gwen Randall-Young About Dating One of my faithful readers posed an interesting question. Is it possible for an unmarried man to be dating two women at the same time without feeling guilty? This is a good question, because it cannot be answered simply, and leads to a discussion of deeper issues. The answer is, of [...]
Marital Difficulties with Seniors »
Psychology for Living Gwen Randall-Young Marital Difficulties with Seniors I was recently asked to address the issue of elderly parents who are having marital difficulties. Often couples who are in mid-life are distressed by the struggles they witness between their parents. It may be that the problems have been there all along, or [...]
When the Marriage is Over »
“Any change, any loss, does not make us victims. Others can shake you, surprise you, disappoint you, but they can’t prevent you from acting, from taking the situation you’re presented with and moving on.” ~ Blaine Lee Life often surprises us in unexpected and unpleasant ways. When we get married, most of us assume we [...]
If You Loved Me You Would Know »
“The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives” ~ Anthony Robbins Sometimes in relationships we say, “If you loved me, you would know!” This is based on the belief that that if someone really loves us, they will anticipate our every need. It is also based on [...]
Eliminate Worry, Create Contentment »
“Worry is like a rocking chair; it gives you something to do but doesn’t get you anywhere.” ~ Author Unknown Most people worry some of the time. Some people worry most of the time. A little bit of worry now and again is normal, but constant worrying is not. The minds of worriers seem [...]
Burnout and Quick Fixes »
Psychology for Living – Gwen Randall-Young Burnout and Quick Fixes I once gave a talk on the subject of “burnout”, and afterwards one of the participants indicated that what she had really been hoping for was a quick fix. I thought about this, and the only quick fixes I could come up with were winning [...]
Women in Dominant Relationships »
Psychology for Living Gwen Randall-Young Women in Dominant Relationships Many women have grown up watching their Mothers being dominated by the man in her life. In many cultures the man is still considered the head of the house. If the Father dominated the Mother, he probably dominated the children as well. So his [...]
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