emotional intimacy

Why do we chase men and women who are emotionally unavailable? Most people think they are specially equipped with radar to detect the right person -- if not at first sight, at least by the second date.   But a common bind for many is that we're only attracted to unavailable partners. Our radar hones in on those who are destined to leave us in the end, and we get caught up in cycles Read more...

Although most of us have helped a friend through one kind of loss or another, it's normal to wonder how to provide effective assistance without seeming intrusive. According to Jeffrey E. Auerbach, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist in Ventura, Calif., "being a supportive friend in times of need involves a combination of listening, insight and helpful actions." At first news of a loss, Dr. Auerbach Read more...