Most people don’t know that their marriage will undergo stages of development. It’s important to be aware of this in order to have realistic expectations of their relationship, and to navigate these stages successfully. The first stage is the “Romantic Stage”, where a couple feels the attraction and seeks to develop the connection by spending […]
YOUR SELF-ESTEEM AND DEPRESSION
YOUR SELF-ESTEEM AND DEPRESSION Nelly Venturini, LMHC, NCC, CIRT Your self-concept is based on how well you accept yourself, and how much you like who you are. It is also based on the basic belief that you are capable of achieving desired goals and feeling capable of doing so. This implies that you are confident […]
Your Brain is Your Love Organ
YOUR BRAIN IS YOUR LOVE ORGAN Nelly Venturini, LMHC, NCC, CIRT You might be surprised to hear that your brain is your love organ. It’s been scientifically demonstrated that your brain controls everything you think, everything you feel, and everything you do. It’s the master computer that generates all these functions in humans. Your brain […]
INFLATION AND MARRIAGE
The news are tough to swallow for many Americans. Inflation is higher than in the last 40 years, and it’s creating many challenges. Couples are finding that they have to choose much more carefully how to spend their hard earned income, and of course, that their income is not keeping up with the financial demands […]
RELATIONSHIP vs FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS?
If you are reading this, chances are you are one of those women who want to have a relationship, while the man you are interested in just wants to be friends with benefits. What I have to say on this subject is not very popular these days, but as a woman and as a clinician I have […]
HOW TO FIND THE COURAGE TO GROW IN DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES
Are you afraid of what will be coming next in the communication channels that will, more than likely, add to the concerns that you already have about the future? If you are like the rest of us, this would be a normal reaction to the many changes that have taken place in our world in […]
SHOULD I WAIT FOR HIM TO COMMIT OR SHOULD I GO?
Some women nowadays find themselves loving a man who does not want to commit. He may want to date in an open ended fashion, not understanding that for a woman security in an intimate relationship is paramount in meeting this legitimate need. So, the question you may be asking yourself may be whether to stay, […]
IS HE PULLING AWAY, OR TRYING TO BREAK UP?
Let me first say that women have great intuition, especially when it comes to relationships. So, if you sense that your partner is pulling away, you need to trust your gut instinct and address your concerns in an open and honest manner. Here are some useful tips on how to do that. Don’t panic. If […]
HOW TO DEAL WITH A BOYFRIEND WHO SAYS HE LOVES YOU BUT WANTS TO DATE OTHER WOMEN
Most women want to date a man who agrees to a mutually exclusive relationship. This is important for women because their number one need is to feel secure and respected by her partner, especially if you are looking for someone who has the potential and the goal of getting married. In our current times it […]
Clinical depression is an illness as common as the common cold: Let’s remember Robin Williams
I recall that when Robin Williams first appeared on the seen several decades ago I liked him instantly. Every week I watched his show and over the years have watched almost every movie he was in. Through his comedy he made me laugh, and in his serious roles he caused me to reflect on important […]