by Marc Shulman | Mar 17, 2020 | Long Island Therapy
Making the decision to see a therapist is a great first step towards improving your happiness and quality of life. For some people, seeking therapy can also be intimidating. If you’ve never worked with a therapist before, you might not know what to expect. In fact,...
by Marc Shulman | Feb 27, 2020 | Self Esteem and Confidence
There is an old saying that goes “Man Plans and God Laughs.” The idea behind this saying is that, no matter how much you plan something, the reality is that it’s never going to go exactly as expected. Frequently, there will be issues that go wrong,...
by Marc Shulman | Feb 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the field of couples counseling and here at Long Island Psychology, one of the things we pay attention to when we listen to partners talk to us about their challenges is how they speak to each other. We look at their facial expressions, their anger, the words they...
by Marc Shulman | Feb 24, 2020 | Dating and Relationships
What makes relationships close isn’t always what it seems. We may think that our connection is based on something like shared experiences or compatibility, but often what makes relationships strong – especially long term relationships – is in things...
by Marc Shulman | Jan 6, 2020 | Dating and Relationships
There is a reason we start relationships. Relationships are fulfilling, encouraging, and provide support that we need to thrive both as a couple and as individuals. Marriage, especially, is something that is practically in our nature as human beings, because it gives...