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According to Therapists:Waiting for a Crisis
If you think you could benefit from working with a therapist, then that’s reason enough to seek one out. Don’t make the mistake of waiting until you are facing a mental health crisis. The idea of hitting ‘rock bottom’ is … Continue reading
According to Therapists: Staying With a Therapist Who’s a Bad Fit
You may need to meet with multiple therapists before you find one who feels like a good fit. To that end, staying with a therapist who doesn’t feel right for you is a mistake. “Finding a therapist can feel a … Continue reading
Found a Good One
“Tell or Not Tell” wondered about disclosing the sexual abuse she had survived as a child to the man she was dating. I had been divorced for five years when I went on a first date with a man I … Continue reading
Laundry Therapy
The day after an ill-fated second date, I called my little brother as I lay in bed, despondent, in my dingy college apartment. “I don’t have time to come home and do laundry today,” I said. “Oh, and I met … Continue reading
A Man Who’s Just Right
From the back seat, my 5-year-old son, Jack, said: “Mommy, why don’t you have a boyfriend?” Freshly divorced and unsure how to answer, I asked why he asked. Jack replied, “Because you’re really nice. You should be with someone nice.” … Continue reading
