I’ve always been an emotional eater. When I’ve been promoted at work, I want to go out to dinner. When I’m stressed, I want a bag of gummy bears within reach. When I’m sad, my two best friends are Ben and Jerry. So when my husband and I divorced last year – about as amicably … [Read more...] about The Divorce Diet: Relationships, Stress, and Emotional Eating
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Book Review: Aziz Ansari’s Modern Romance
On the cover of his recent book, Modern Romance, Aziz Ansari is pictured standing against a white background, with hearts over his eyes, looking down solemnly at his cell phone. The image evokes some confusion (he appears to be searching for something and doesn’t appear very … [Read more...] about Book Review: Aziz Ansari’s Modern Romance
This Holiday Season, Get Your Romantic Partner Exactly What He or She Wants
As the gift giving swings into full gear, the pressure is on to find that perfect gift for your significant other. But what sort of present will best communicate your affections? Should you scour the mall (or internet) in search of new gift-giving inspiration? Or should you … [Read more...] about This Holiday Season, Get Your Romantic Partner Exactly What He or She Wants
‘Tis the Season: 5 Principles For Spending Your Money Wisely During Holiday Gift Shopping
The holiday season is full of things that will test your relationship, like navigating office holiday parties, having to be friendly with the in-laws, managing your credit card balance, and dealing with kids’ unreasonable demands. Any of these can put stress on your relationship, … [Read more...] about ‘Tis the Season: 5 Principles For Spending Your Money Wisely During Holiday Gift Shopping
3 Lesson Learned from My Unplugged Vacation
My blended family (ages 5, 6, 7, 11, and 13) just returned from a weeklong road trip through Yellowstone National Park. During the trip, we conducted our own mini-experiment: Each of us eliminated electronic use for anything other than music. No iPhone apps, no social media, no … [Read more...] about 3 Lesson Learned from My Unplugged Vacation
