A couple of months ago, following a breast cancer scare which turned out to be nothing, I was sitting in my boss’s office and she offhandedly remarked that I tended to be somatic. The remark stung ...

Deep internal anger at the world or even at one person can get in your way. When you’re angry at the world, you may not want to do anything but remain stuck in your pit of despair. Unfortunately, ...

Fear of rejection or abandonment is a major factor that contributes to commitment issues regarding relationships. The tendency toward conflict avoidance is one expression of this fear. Jeff reported ...

We all know someone who seems to carry a storm cloud around with them, seemingly furious at the world. While it’s tempting to chalk it up to a short fuse or a bad day, there's often more going on ...

Anger gets a bad rap. It's a normal human emotion - just like sadness, happiness and fear. Yet anger is associated with many of society's current ills, including road rage, domestic or workplace ...

A mother starts loving her child even before birth. A mother's love is considered the purest and most selfless. However, due to constant concern for her child’s well-being, education, and future, she ...