Relationships

By Patricia McNeilly Have you heard of terms such as soul mate, or twin flame? In my first of several articles, I hope to help you understand and feel more comfortable with these subjects. “Twin flame” is the common term for what is the true other half of a person’s …

By Alecia Rice Q: I feel like a prisoner of my phone. I feel hijacked and obligated by messages that I’m not interested in replying to immediately and feel anxious pressure to respond. How do I free myself from jail? —No Cell Bars A: Dear No Cell Bars, Technology has …

By Alecia Rice Q: I feel I’ve outgrown the relationship that I’ve been in for the last 12 years, and I’m not quite sure how to go about leaving it. I’m not angry about anything, nor has my boyfriend done anything “wrong” to justify it. It’s just not fulfilling anymore. …

By Alecia Rice Q: I’m evolving out of my religion into more of a neutral spirituality, yet my husband is still content being a Christian. He’s having difficulty understanding some of my changes. How do we navigate this transition to stay together?— Questioning My Beliefs A: Dear Questioning My Beliefs, …

By Dr. John Duffy A while back, I worked with a father who described a typical day in his home. His wife, the mother of their three children, does the lion’s share of the parenting. She prepares the meals, helps with the homework and puts the kids to bed each …

By Alecia Rice Q:Several months ago, my 55-year-old husband was laid off. He is struggling to find another job. It’s weighing heavily on him. I think he feels lost and a bit depressed. I’m not sure how to help him process these challenges. — Treading Unsure Waters A: Dear Treading …

By Ajahn Brahm To live happily is to live in peace, with acceptance, with love—not with love as in how you love a person, but how you love life. You might not always get along with your loved ones, you might argue or quibble with them, but you love them …

By Alecia Rice Q: I’m in a women’s spiritual group where I feel constantly projected upon by another woman who acts like a victim. Her negative energy causes me to want to stay silent in the group so as not to rouse her, and it’s making me feel resentful. How …

By Alecia Rice Q: I’m emotionally sensitive and often feel overwhelmed by what I see and feel going on in the world. Everything feels so heavy, unstable, and divided. It’s getting more difficult not to give up out of discouragement and despair. Is there some way to overcome these feelings? …

By Alecia Rice Q: This spring, my adult son is moving home after graduating college out of state. Many things have changed in both of our lives. Is there anything I should consider in advance? — Second Time Around

 A: Dear Second Time Around, I haven’t found a good word …