Tag Archives: Relationships

Last Train to Codependencyville-Narcissististan

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Therapyisdandy

The Therapy is Dandy Guidebook to having a Narcissist for a Parent. Chapter 17. An ongoing survival guide. Do you go out of the way to try to meet other people’s needs, often to the detriment of your own? Do … Continue reading →

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Things don’t always mean what you think they mean in therapy.

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Therapyisdandy

And other possibly confusing, contradictory suggestions. Some might call it advice. A couple weeks ago I posted this great article I found on cognitive dissonance. I still want to talk about cognitive dissonance and what it means to you and … Continue reading →

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Jealousy: that green eyed insecurity.

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Therapyisdandy

This past week was Lupercalia, or Valentine’s Day for those of us who didn’t study Roman history. So it seems obvious to me that we should take a closer look at that troublesome emotional state we all call jealousy. I … Continue reading →

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Lying to avoid Death (and Seinfeld).

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Therapyisdandy

So if little white lies are what polite society is based on, and fear keeps us from being brutally honest in relationships, what keeps us lying to ourselves? The answer, in this third of a three part discussion on lying, … Continue reading →

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Everyone lies and so should you.

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Therapyisdandy

I mean it. Certainly the first part. Most everyone remembers the Seinfeld episode with the really ugly baby. It was what Jerry called a “must lie situation.” What the show demonstrates is that everyone acknowledges the importance of social lying. … Continue reading →

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Therapy? What’s it all about?

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Therapyisdandy

It is true people don’t start making calls and showing up for counseling when life is grand and fulfilling. That is a possible explanation for why some still consider therapy/counseling a rather gauche subject—not to be brought up at dinner … Continue reading →

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Are you man enough for therapy?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Therapyisdandy

After reading an interesting article from the New York Times here, I thought it would be good timing to discuss whether men in our society are feeling like therapy is less and less of an option for them. To get … Continue reading →

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