The Gut-Wrenching Aftermath of Breakup


The Gut-Wrenching Aftermath of Breakup


When an epic relationship ends, one of the most tormenting aspects of the loss is that you can think you’re ok, that you’ve weathered the storm. Then, seemingly out of the blue, you plunge right back into confusion, disgust, and fear, all over again. Chances are, the...
What My German, Jewish Father Learned About Patriotism

What My German, Jewish Father Learned About Patriotism

This Memorial Day, I’d like to share a personal story. Both of my Jewish parents are European born. Both had the misfortune of being born during Hitler’s rising (my father in Germany, my mother in Belgium). We will save my mother’s story for another day. But if you’re...
A Letter to Your People: 5 Ways to Help Me Through Breakup

A Letter to Your People: 5 Ways to Help Me Through Breakup

Breakups can be challenging not only for you, but for the people who care about and support you.  You are in too much pain to explain what you need, so they have no way of knowing the best ways to help you.  To help them help you, I have created a guide to prepare and...
Decrease Relationship Tension by Recognizing Anger or Emphasis

Decrease Relationship Tension by Recognizing Anger or Emphasis

Your partner is speaking loudly with a tense look on their face. Is he or she angry, rageful, looking to argue? Or are they expressing themselves passionately, intensely, fervently excitedly, emphatically? These two vastly different emotional expressions can be easily...