robert firestone

Identity, Sexuality, and Society’s Assault on the Self: A Commentary on John Irving’s Novel, In One Person

John Irving’s latest novel, In One Person, is a timely statement about men and women,... >>

Creating Meaning by Facing Our Mortality

“The irony of man’s condition is that the deepest need is to be free of... >>

Breaking the Fantasy Bond with Our Mothers

The other day, I was reminded of reading Nancy Friday’s book, My Mother/My Self many... >>

Breaking Free from Addiction

I must admit, I was curious as to why my sister was sitting me down... >>

Why My Relationship Failed, a Fantasy Bond Story

        We’ve all been there. Sitting alone, upset, rejected, wondering, “what the... >>

Three Ways We Make Communication Impossible

Strong communication is often said to be at the core of a solid relationship. But... >>

What is a Fantasy Bond?

Dr. Robert Firestone on The Fantasy Bond

A New Slant on Vulnerability: Courage Not Conformity

This blog contains excerpts from an interview with Dr. Robert Firestone by Fred Branfman, political... >>

Why the Spark Fades in a Relationship

Countless couples complain of losing the “spark” in their relationship. Some chalk it up to... >>

On Being Vulnerable: Part I

[This blog contains excerpts from an interview with Dr. Robert Firestone by Fred Branfman, political... >>