robert firestone

“Nobody Likes Me:” Understanding Loneliness and Self-shame

    There is perhaps no more painful thought in the world than that of... >>

How to Say What You Want in Your Relationship

In my 30 years working with couples, I’ve noticed that most people have an easy... >>

Forgiveness: The Secret to a Healthy Relationship

Scientists who study forgiveness have long agreed that it is one of the most important... >>

Why Are So Many Parents Limited in Loving Their Children?

In order to place the title of this blog in context, I would define parental... >>

A Guide to Finding Yourself

The greatest and most important adventure of our lives is discovering who we really are.... >>

What Inside Out Can Teach us about Loving our Kids

The other day I recommended the movie Inside Out to my friend, Cynthia, as an... >>

The Value of Sadness

Our tendency to avoid sadness is almost instinctive. From a very young age, we try... >>

Why We Won’t Let Ourselves Be Happy

When it comes to our own happiness, many of us are familiar with the pattern... >>

I Hate My Life

Most of us have experienced that pivotal peak of pain, anger or frustration in which... >>