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The Conversation: To love or not to love?

Love (n.) “to care, desire, friendliness, the love of God.” (v.) “cherish, delight in, approve, have a passionate attachment, make out with.” — Etymonline.com Love (synonyms): appreciation, devotion, emotion, yearning, passion, respect, tenderness, treasure, embrace, (my own; ...

Ask Dr. Steve: Why relationships strain after the holidays

Family lawyers call January through March "Divorce Season." Filings spike 33% above baseline, with March historically seeing the highest rates. This isn't coincidence — it's the predictable result of holiday stress, financial strain, and couples who decided to "get through one more holiday" ...

The Conversation: Never say never

A day will come when everyone will have to face themselves at a point where no more running is possible. Being creatures of our own fate and choice, quitting is never an option for the things that matter most to us, our heart and spirit. Once we desire something for our life and bring it forth ...

Ask Dr. Steve: Seasonal depression peaks now — not in early winter

Contrary to common belief, seasonal depression doesn't peak when winter begins — it peaks in late January through February. After months of reduced sunlight, accumulated sleep disruption, and limited outdoor activity, the body's reserves are depleted. This is when Seasonal Affective Disorder ...

Ask Dr. Steve: The Valentine’s Day pressure trap

Valentine's Day creates a peculiar form of psychological pressure: a single day that amplifies whatever relationship situation you're in. For singles, it spotlights aloneness. For couples, it creates performance anxiety around romance. For those in struggling relationships, it forces ...

The Conversation: Tragedy looms

When tragedy looms, not if it does but when it does, where are you going to turn to when there is only yourself to lean on? Outside support offers temporary relief, but to subside what ails us requires courage of a different sort. Yes, asking for help is an act of bravery, and a first step, but ...