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08/10/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Q: How can I get my partner to stop doing things that annoy me? read more
08/03/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Q: Why do I sabotage my relationships? read more
07/27/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Q: Why is it so difficult to find the right partner? read more
07/20/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Q: How do I know if I should, or even want to, have kids? read more
07/13/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Q: Sometimes I question the loyaty of the people I call friends. How can I tell they're really my friends? read more
07/06/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
It's true that, like the old song, we always hurt the ones we love. At first, this situation seems wrong. After all, its seems like the words "love" and "hurt" shouldn't even be together in the same sentence. read more
06/29/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Q: How can my family and I go on a summer vacation without going crazy with stress? read more
06/22/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Yes, it is often true that the heat of passion dips in even great relationships. read more
06/15/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Q: How can I avoid wedding stress? read more
06/08/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Marriage is scary. We're too good at hiding our fears, feelings and secrets from our partnersand ourselves. read more
06/01/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
In a column about relationships, it's easy to overlook that the number one person you must always relate to is yourself. read more
05/25/2010 - Dr.LeslieBeth Wish
Lately, stories are in the news about the occurrence of serious marital problems of Hollywood couples after the woman wins an Oscar. read more
05/18/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Like falling in love, grief after a loss--be it a break up, a death, or something else--is a powerful processes that can make you seem temporarily crazy. read more
05/13/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Q: Is it OK to take a break from my relationship by flirting and confiding in online friends? read more
05/04/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Most families are faced with the competing demands of parenthood and their intimate relationship. read more
04/27/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Mother's Day is supposed to be a day to honor and celebrate the efforts of your mother or stepmother. read more
04/27/2010 - Dr.LeslieBeth Wish
Breaking up is never easy or pleasant--even if you know it's the best thing to do. Here are some tips. read more
04/20/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Expert Q&A: Relationship Ruts Part 4 What is the best way to handle in-law problems? read more
04/13/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Basket cases--a great description of someone whose behavior prompts you to give too much of your time and energy to help, calm, or "fix" them. read more
04/06/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Like most revelations about the rich and famous, the news about Tiger Woods' early morning car crash on Friday, November 27, 2009, and alleged extra-marital activities can turn the best of us into scandal junkies. read more
04/06/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Good friends can be part of the best medicine for our mental well-being. read more
03/30/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Q: My partner drives me crazy, and the only way I know how to deal with it is to nag. What else can I do? read more
03/23/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
We often don't assess accurately other people's social cues about whether they are "in to us." Read some key tips. read more
03/16/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Almost Smart Cookie Tip: Managing Space in Relationships
Q: How do you manage emotional and physical space in a relationship? read more
03/09/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish with Marcelina Hardy of Love to Know
Breaking up is never easy--even if we know the relationship has no future. Here are some tips about how to break up wisely. read more
03/09/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
Working too hard and not getting recognized? Here are some tips from my Quality Health article. read more
03/05/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish and Hollywood Life Interview
03/02/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
Friendships are so important that sometimes we accept their less than kind behavior. Learn when "enough is enough." read more
02/23/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Q: I want to learn how to read the people around me better. How can I tell if those around me are lying?
A: No one likes to be duped. read more
02/17/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
There is not necessarily a "type" of person who cheats. Cheating is a combination of personality, past history, genes, and circumstances. read more
02/01/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Stress has gotten a bad rap. Sometimes it's necessary. read more
01/26/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
01/25/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Don't say yes when you mean no when in your relationship. Learn to know when to say no. read more
01/23/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
How will the increase in women who earn more than their husbands affect their relationship? read more
01/13/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
The step between love and marriage is a very steep one. Read these tips to see if you are ready for marriage. read more
01/08/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
You learned in your science course that chemistry can be dangerous in the classroom. You didn't learn it can be dangerous in love. read more
01/01/2010 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
Most of us make New Year Resolutions--and break them. Here are some secrets to keeping them! read more
12/09/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
Tiger Woods did not invent infidelity! It's wiser to focus on learning from his mistakes. read more
11/25/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
Oh why are the holidays so stressful--and what can we do about it? Read these important tips. read more
11/12/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
You still must face yourself and delve deeper if you want permanent self-improvement. read more
11/01/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
We eat to celebrate. It's called fun food. And we eat to stop hurting. It's called comfort food. But it comes with an uncomfortable price. read more
10/04/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
Yes, there are success stories about finding love online, but don't set your goal to find it! read more
09/21/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
Truly Smart Cookies are Brave Cookies. Don't let your problems consume your life. Get smart about getting professional mental health help. read more
09/01/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
If you've been hurt in love, don't wall up your heart. You just might increase your chances of getting hurt again. read more
08/22/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
Pay attention to your physical signs of emotional discomfort--churning tummy or racing heart--when you are with your date or partner. read more
08/07/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
Yes, your family life was not perfect. It might even have been horrible and horrifying. But the longer you blame them, the less chance you'll find love. read more
07/23/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
In love? Great! But don't let your love life consume the rest of your life. read more
07/10/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
Know your internal messages that you learned from your family--and understand how they can impact on how much you will overlook in your relationships. read more
06/21/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
It's not easy balancing time together and apart with your partner. How much is too much or too little? And how do you share physical space without giving up your needs? read more
06/03/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
Living together as unmarried couples is on the rise. Should you do this? Read these questions you should ask yourself before you decide. read more
05/18/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
It's easy to be fooled into thinking you are falling in love. One of the frequent traps is an exciting man. Learn how easy it is to get hooked before you think. read more
04/27/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
No matter how smart or savvy you are about life, it's very easy to find yourself tolerating unacceptable behavior in your partner. Read these tips. read more
04/20/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
Okay, you've been hurt or disappointed. And then you start dating again--often with a greater sense of caution. Caution is good--but make sure you use it wisely. read more
04/09/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
Ever wonder why your ex fell in love or got married so quickly after breaking up with you? Before you blame yourself, read these explanations. read more
04/01/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
Yes, we are all probably OVER the media coverage of "Octomom." But wait--her situation should make us re-think good parenting skills. Did your parents fulfill the top responsibilities of raising children? read more
03/18/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
If you take too long a break from looking for love or acting lovingly, then you run the risk of letting your love life flat-line. This mindset is dangerous. read more
03/07/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
Ever say the wrong thing to your relationship partner? Or, how about act crazy or critical? We all make mistakes and slip up on our best behavior. Here is a tip for recovery. read more
02/16/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
Why we do want romance in our lives? How do we get it? Here are some tips and unusual advice. read more
02/12/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
If you celebrate Valentine's Day, it should be fun and special in ways that are uniquely important to you. But, oops! it often isn't. You feel the pressure to make the day a memorable proof of your love. Uh-oh, now it's no longer fun. Try these tips. read more
02/04/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish
During these hard economic times, the news seems to be filled with headlines about depressed people murdering their families. Yet, many families are finding ways to cope. Here are some of their tips. read more
01/29/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth(LB) Wish
Super Bowl Sunday doesn't have to mean that spouses and partners have to go their separate ways. Yes, many women do like football--and there are even men who don't. Here are some Q&A's to help couples when football is not on a woman's favorites list. read more
01/26/2009 - DR. LESLIEBETH (LB) WISH, ED.D.
Even though the current movie "Revolutionary Road" takes place in the 1950's, too many people today feel the characters' emotional emptiness. Here are some tips to fill that emptiness more wisely. read more
01/19/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth(LB) Wish
Many miracles allowed the U.S. Airways plane to land safely in the Hudson River. Instead of remaining in awe, let's see how each miracle offers us lessons in life. read more
01/14/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth(LB) Wish
How much should we disclose our dark secrets to others? We often feel trapped into feeling that we "owe" others our life stories. But spilling the beans is not the same as being close. The Travolta family's loss of teen-aged Jett teaches us to select. read more
01/01/2009 - Dr. LeslieBeth(LB) Wish
It's the end of the year. Time to start fresh--but many of us can't. We still have lingering regrets. Here is a personal conversation that will help you face and minimize your regrets. read more
12/22/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth(LB) Wish
Uh-oh, the prices are really falling, sales everywhere, inventory still high--no time like the present to shop. But what to buy--especially when my bank book is approaching zero? Here is a short list of gifts that don't cost a penny and will last foreve read more
12/13/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth(LB) Wish
The twinkle of holiday decorations may seem charming--but not to every couple. The holiday season can also be open season on religious squabbles about how to celebrate. Here are some tips on managing differences in religions with your partner. read more
12/06/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth(LB) Wish
Another vampire movie. We never tire of them. Why does the vampire still entice today's women? It must be more than a buff body, an ugly-beautiful face and the lure of the Bad Boy. Read this history of vampire love--and be worried. read more
12/02/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth(LB) Wish
Hundreds of feet trampled the body of a man on the floor. Shoppers from behind pushed so hard that few people felt anything at all. Yet, dead from the buying frenzy, was an employee. How did this happen--and what we can learn from it. read more
11/25/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth(LB) Wish
Oh no, single at the holidays--again, still or recently. The ho-ho-ho music, the tinsel in the stores, smiling faces of couples in every ad--it's enough to make you want to run away to where there is no holiday season, if there is such a place. read more
11/15/2008 - DR. LESLIEBETH (LB) WISH, ED.D.
We've seen news photos of the remains of the California wildfires. Homes are rubble, the faces of survivors ashen. We're in awe at the bravery of the firefighters. Our hearts are moved, but we don't know how to mine the intensity and depth of feelings. read more
10/31/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth(LB) Wish
We humans need to feel a sense of mastery over our lives. But sometimes unwanted life events sneak up on us. Here is a brief tip sheet that will help you reduce stress, move on, survive and triumph over major frightening life events. read more
10/20/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth(LB) Wish
Disasters such as losing your home or income can make us feel a loss of control and sense of mastery. This loss can be so devastating that we can end up feeling depressed and helpless. Here are some tips and things to think about that might help you bett read more
10/13/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth(LB) Wish
Many women dream of making more money than their partners because they buy into the belief that the money will not only give them power but happiness as well. When a woman's income is higher, however, other problems develop. read more
10/09/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth(LB) Wish
Despite what our parents taught us, not all lying is bad. In fact, we cannot survive without some form of lying. Does that surprise you? The truth is that we lie in many different ways. There are what's called "white lies," self-lies and then deceit. read more
08/25/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth(LB) Wish
Smart brides know that wedding stress often stems from a mix of unresolved family issues and unrealistic expectations. Here are some wedding tips to help make your wedding more fun and rewarding so you can manage wedding stress now. read more
08/19/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth(LB) Wish
Thinking of getting divorced and wondering what to tell the children? If you must break up, use the Divorced Parent Promise Guide to help you be a good, smart and caring parent. read more
08/07/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Mixing work and love can be both dangerous and rewarding. But what happens when you divorce or split up with your business partner? Read these tips to help you manage this problem. read more
07/28/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Not sure you're in love--or whether you've chosen the right person for your intimate partner? Here are some relationship tips and relationship and marriage advice to use as a guide. read more
07/14/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Moving to a new town or finding yourself alone--for any reason--is amongst the top stresses in life. But you don't have to feel overwhelmed. Here are some tips and relationship advice for managing these life situations. read more
06/24/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Sex on the desk? Fighting with a colleague? Gossiping about your private life? These are not major areas of concern--unless the colleague is also your partner! Here are tips when you and a colleague are a couple. read more
06/20/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth(LB) Wish
Break up are always painful, but its not just the long-term relationships that cause such anguish. read more
06/10/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
When your partner hurts you emotionally, your brain's "fight or flight" response gets activated. You then might make stupid relationship mistakes such as have revenge sex or say cruel things. You and your partner need to learn about anger and stress mana read more
06/05/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Many women spend more hours at the office than at home. Work becomes a "second family" where people are familiar with your personality, past and problems. Soon trust develops. But be careful. Only about a third to a quarter of relationships survive wh read more
05/25/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Even minor work stress has a way of following you home. How can you bridge that "re-entry" transition to your return to your family and partner? Here are some tips to help you calm down after work. read more
05/12/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Just because a couple stays together for a long time, it doesn't mean the relationship is a happy and healthy one. Learn about why some long-term partners break up--and why others stay in love. read more
05/06/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Getting along with your partner's siblings is often the key line of defense to making a good impression on your future in-laws. Read more to learn why. read more
04/26/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Break ups are always painful, but it's not just the long-term relationships that cause such anguish. Short-term ones hurt in a different way. read more
04/21/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Busy professional women who are also mothers and wives often do not understand how a long weekend or brief vacation can help them in both work and family life. These women frequently think: "Vacation--are you kidding?" read more
04/14/2008 - LB Wish
Harnessing the positive emotional comforts of home so professional women can bring about their best self for networking and business communication read more
04/14/2008 - LB Wish
A great question not so easily answered. Research has shown that even happy long-term marriages have rough patches that the couple manages to triumph over, not just survive. read more
04/12/2008 - LB Wish
Almost anyone who works has run into impossible colleagues and bosses. read more
04/10/2008 - LB Wish
When Laurels boss overlooked her for a promotion, she was stunned. read more
04/08/2008 - LB Wish
Grieving the loss of a family member or relationship is painful--and powerful. read more
04/07/2008 - LB Wish
We expect to outlive our parents, but we still struggle with grief. Take this quiz to learn about dealing with the loss of a parent. Put an x next to one answer for each question. read more
04/01/2008 - LB Wish
Parents expect their children to outlive them. When a child dies, the parents grief affects their lives forever. read more
03/30/2008 - LB Wish
Sally had been a soldier's wife for all twelve years of their marriage. read more
03/15/2008 - LB Wish
An in-patient ward for depression and suicide attempts was the last place 36-year-old Amber, a successful financial analyst, expected to wake up. read more
03/11/2008 - Dr. LeslieBeth Wish
Think having an affair is just one of many dating choices these days? Think again. read more
03/11/2008 - LB Wish
The marriage age is going up. Both men and women are taking their time to solidify their careers or postpone the decision indefinitely by living together. read more
03/10/2008 - LB Wish
Few of us are immune to holiday stress. It doesnt help that Thanksgiving and Christmas are so close together. read more
03/08/2008 - LB Wish
Recently we have witnessed a series of high profile political/sexual scandals involving men in high office. read more
03/08/2008 - LB Wish
Most of us want a happy and fulfilling romantic relationship. read more
03/07/2008 - LB Wish
It's holiday time of year again when thoughts turn to shopping, giving, partying and "yes" making New Years' resolutions. read more
03/06/2008 - LB Wish
No one can avoid stress. In fact, it's a necessary part of life. read more
03/05/2008 - LB Wish
With the birth of her new baby, Tori Spelling has renewed a relationship with her mother. read more
03/04/2008 - LB Wish
Photos of the collapse horrified us, stories of survivors made us cry in relief and tales of ordinary people becoming heroes uplifted us. read more
03/03/2008 - LB Wish
Even when the marriage is awful, divorce is still difficult. When children are involved, the marriage rarely ends. read more
03/03/2008 - LB Wish
You might be tired of the media coverage about Lindsay Lohans struggles with alcohol, read more
03/02/2008 - LB Wish
No surprise that the 2007 movie "Knocked Up" is a hit. read more