The Urban Dictionary defines the term bromance as “the complicated love and affection shared by two straight males.” Now you know why this term is not widely recognized! Many men are reluctant to admit that they are involved in a “bromance”, even despite the increased publicizing of the term in recent years due to popular […]
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The checkbook is often the primary reason for fights and failed relationships! Yet, money is often the least discussed topic prior to couples committing.Whether you have a lot or a little, one thing is universal to all: some amount of agreement on money matters is crucial for the survival of a healthy relationship. Discussions
Editor’s Note: On October 8, 2010, Mary Pender Greene gave a speech at the NYU Silver School of Social Work as a part of its Women and Leadership Lecture Series. After hearing her presentation, NASW-NYC staff invited Ms. Pender Greene to contribute to the Chapter newsletter, Currents; the following article is an adaptation of her
Miriam Longobardi: When you hear the term “cougar” do you picture Ann Bancroft seducing a young Dustin Hoffman or Demi Moore with Ashton Kutcher? There is no denying the fact that increasing numbers of modern relationships consist of older women dating much younger men – ten, fifteen, or twenty years younger than they are and
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It is not about finding the right person, it is about being the right person. Many of us spend years trying to find the right person to make us happy and whole. Healthy connections with others begin with you. Self-care is the key. You can learn to be your best self at whatever age you
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By Aly Walansky We hope you don’t need all 15 signs — that you’ll value yourself enough to hold back and let him show you he’s interested. But in case you are waiting for some signs, here’s some doozies: *He never wants to make a definite date (would you like to go out Friday night?)
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Good friendships have a positive and healthful effect on our lives. They make good times better and bad times bearable. It seemed easier when we were younger; common interests systematically pooled us with others like us, if only by age and aptitude. Once we leave the sandbox though, friends become a little trickier
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Brooklyn Savvy keeps it real on this personal and provocative look at infidelity. Take a listen to the Brooklyn Savvy panel and Psycho-therapist Mary Pender-Greene as she takes us through a discussion on what makes people in otherwise commited relationships cheat.
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Japan’s Earthquake and Tsunami: How Americans are coping with secondary traumatic stress – as reported by NYC Psychotherapist and Relationship Expert Mary Pender Greene. New York, NY, March 17, 2011—Last Friday, Japan experienced the most powerful earthquake to hit that country since seismic measurements began. Life for millions was made worse by a devastating tsunami.
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