A good Wednesday read for your Wednesday
Psychologist Wednesday Martin is writes about step families. From her recent post on Psychology Today: “It’s hardest for stepmothers. The longitudinal studies of stepfamily life by psychologists James Bray and Mavis Hetherington and sociologist Constance Ahrons show that kids of all ages resent getting a stepmother more than getting a stepfather, and that they resent [...]
Should you stay or should you go?
Dear Reader: You asked whether or not you should stay in your marriage. You say you are looking for advice from me, but it sounds more like you’re looking for courage and permission. I can’t give you either. I can only speak from experience, and my experience wasn’t pretty. I’ve written about it before, but [...]
Divorce: My own special stigma
He called me into his office and asked me to have a seat. The slight, balding man’s face held deep concern. This was no surprise: he was known for his brusque demeanor. This, of course, is a polite way of saying he had a crappy personality. The watery eyes and overlong beard just added to [...]
