If we were to notate the highs and lows in our lives onto music sheets, what would the rhythm of our lives show us? Would our days start out slowly, Adagio, and build as the day drew on, ending in a loud Fortissimo blare begging for a way to relax and sleep? Or are you always on a brisk Allegro ride full of life and high beats? Your individual song would show us how the rhythmic beats of our daily interactions, and how we identify and deal with them, directly affect our state

Ok, if you are reading this, you already know that that "Happily Ever After" is riddled with chaos and complications. I am often asked, "How do I know if my guy is a narcissist?" The easiest answer is "Ask them". I have never met a narcissist who doesn't subscribe to the belief, "I am all that". However, if that seems too simplistic, then continue reading. Let's start by exploring narcissism. The word itself comes from Greek mythology in which a gorgeous young man named Narci

It is tough to be left behind when a loved one is on deployment. Days and nights often feel longer and can be filled with anxiety and loneliness. Friends who are unfamiliar with the military lifestyle often say the wrong thing or become distant. Things change, people change, life happens… and it is tough for all of that do go on without your loved one there to share the experiences with you. Here are a few tips to help you through the ups and downs of deployment (and if you a

Relax… It’s Just Therapy. Ah Facebook, the mecca of all social media… I was poking around on Facebook (no pun intended, I do not actually “poke” my friends online) when I noticed something odd about my friends’ activity on my page. I posted a photo of my cat, it got 16 likes and 8 comments. Next, I posted about how I tear up during every episode of Long Island Medium on TLC (oh come on, it’s touching), and again, 20 likes and 5 comments. Then I posted a link to our online the