Why did we all love Downton? The period costumes. The stunning interiors and table settings. And, of course, those gorgeous hats. But mostly, I’m thinking, it was the dialogue. No blaring electronics. No foul language. No one used “like” as a verbal tic or ended a declarative sentence with a question mark. Conversation on Downton…Read more
Hurricane Sandy and You’re Home with Your Spouse?
Whether you’re tripping over each other in a small apartment or worrying about trees falling on your house, this much time together chez vous is stressful for many couples. Just acknowledging that to each other is a great first step. Take a few minutes to sit down and make a plan: divide your space, plan…Read more
“The Scream” and Anger Management
So “The Scream” has arrived in NYC. The 1895 pastel version of Edvard Munch’s iconic image that sold at auction for a record $119.9 million this past May got its New York museum debut at MOMA today. Perfect time to wonder whether screaming or other kinds of venting — pillow punching, ranting, telling a chair to shut…Read more
New this Fall
Sharp pencils, shiny shoes, different teachers: fall will always mean the first day of school to me, with all its promise of a fresh start and new things to learn. Perfect time to introduce my redesigned website and new blog, created to make it easy for you to find lots of helpful information and for…Read more
Get Your Marriage Out of the Roach Motel
Couples who come to me are often torn: they cherish their life together, even have a sense that they’re soulmates, but argue so often and so bitterly that their relationship feels toxic. How does this happen? Can you fix it? In his new book What Makes Love Last? (written with Nan Silver), John Gottman offers…Read more