by Marc Shulman | Nov 2, 2016 | Dating and Relationships, Relationship
Even though I am a couples counselor in Long Island, I also work with singles on what I call “individual” relationship counseling. This is counseling with individuals who are single, those in a couple that are having their own individual struggles from within their...
by Marc Shulman | Oct 26, 2016 | Dating and Relationships
There are many different parts that go into building a successful relationship. But perhaps one of the most important is having realistic expectations. Many couples go into relationships expecting perfection, with dreams about what the relationship and marriage is...
by Marc Shulman | Oct 19, 2016 | Social Networking & Relationships
One of the tenants to good mental health is an emotional awareness – sometimes referred to as mindfulness. The more you fully understand yourself and the more aware you are of your emotions and what you need, the easier a time you’ll have controlling them. But...
by Marc Shulman | Oct 12, 2016 | Dating and Relationships
Our last post was about the importance of male friendships. For both men and women, friendships play a very important role in the ability to respond to stress, feel confident in any situation, reach goals, and experience greater levels of life satisfaction. They...
by Marc Shulman | Oct 5, 2016 | Dating and Relationships
Friendship is incredibly powerful. While so much focus is placed on romantic relationships, non-sexual relationships can have arguably as much benefit to a person’s mental health and happiness as a committed couple. All forms of social support are beneficial for...