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“Integrity” is a word you hear almost every day, but it’s not a word that people spend a lot of time thinking about. If you try to define it, what would you say? According to the dictionary, integrity is “firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values.” Put another way, the root of integrity is about...

Mention the word “soulmate” to a group of people and you’re bound to get a few eye rolls. The idea that there’s one magical person for you who you’ll fall in love with instantly and never disagree with is just not realistic. What does exist — at least for many people — is a person...

As psychiatrists and family therapists, we spend a great deal of time working with men on issues of fatherhood including the themes of communication, commitment, identity, intimacy and trust. The men we work with come to us because they have difficulties in their personal lives relating to the people they love most. They yearn for...

You probably wish to develop and maintain a successful intimate relationship. Unfortunately you, like many others, might find yourself failing time and again, without knowing why. The seven tips listed in this article explain the ways in which you might be harming your relationships, show you how to stop this from happening and how to...

When it comes to catching up with their male counterparts, women have made great strides in the business world over the years. But there’s no doubt about it: Today’s female entrepreneurs are still up against a few major obstacles. Seven women shared the biggest challenges they and their fellow female business owners have to face...

Ain’t love grand? It’s fulfilling, exciting and, as it turns out, good for you, too. We spoke to experts and found out that romance can bring you more than just giddiness—it can also positively affect your health and well-being. So whether you’ve been married for years or are single and looking, the following evidence will...

Each day we have tons of inquiries — for our co-workers, our friends, our families. But do we ever ask ourselves any questions? If we don’t, we may be framing our own mindsets through someone else’s lens. Below are seven questions that will not only help you take a positive perspective on your day, but...

With the popular summer wedding months right around the corner, most couples are deep into the planning process. But when it comes to invitation and RSVP etiquette, it’s often times confusing for the happy couple and their guests. What is the proper protocol? Here are some helpful tips: For guests who don’t RSVP and show...

In recent weeks, I’ve received emails from a number of readers asking me for advice about their lives. Since I write mostly about my own life, and don’t claim to be a therapist, I felt both surprised and flattered. But one particular letter I received really grabbed me. The woman who wrote to me is...

Sometimes you meet older couples who’ve been married for what seems like forever, and you marvel at their accomplishment. Thirty years? Incredible. It might seem like having a successful partnership is a mammoth undertaking, but when you look closely, even the longest, happiest relationship is just made up of a series of little things. Every relationship has a...