Long supported in their “softer” emotions by women, why shouldn’t men return the favor?
Antidotes for Guilt and Shame
While we discover clever ways of dodging criticism and complaints from others, we have much less success evading our own inner critic.
While we discover clever ways of dodging criticism and complaints from others we have much less success evading our own inner critic.
When You’re the Couple at the Restaurant Not Talking
You didn't just run out of things to say. Richard Gatley has some guidance for how to start talking again.
You didn’t just run out of things to say. Richard Gatley has some guidance for how to start talking again.
Is Your Relationship Being Hurt By Ghosts of Relationships Past?
In order for us to be truly present for our partners, we need to come clean about our heart’s history.
When a Marriage Ends, Asking ‘Why?’ is the Worst Thing to Do
You’re not really trying to learn anything. You’re looking for a reason to beat yourself up.
Finding Love for The First Time in My Third Marriage
Sometimes, you just have to learn a few lessons before you’re ready for the love of your life.
On Finding Your Soulmate at Seventy-Something
“If you meet us sometime, ask us about how we handle our differences, about how we can tell each other things we’ve never told another person. Ask us about sex in our 70s and we’ll have you blushing.”
When She Gets Mad, Try Not to See Red
Richard Gatley, a clinical psychologist, observes that men and women can experience anger differently. He explains what he sees and teaches men how to lovingly respond.
Why Your Partner May Have Stopped Talking
Were you really listening or merely rehearsing what you were going to say next?
When She Uses Your Feelings as a Weapon
“Let her know how I feel? Are you crazy? The last time I did that, she threw it in my face the very next time we had an argument. I felt like a fool for letting my guard down with her.”
She Cries, He Shuts Down. Why?
Richard Gatley reminds us that men do feel emotions but often lack the training to express them.