Resilience

Self-Esteem

Bounced Because of Age: Whose View of You Matters?

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on March 13, 2023

Good self-esteem is a source of happiness and shouldn’t depend on what other people think.

Good self-esteem is a source of happiness and shouldn’t depend on what other people think.

Sex

When Do We Start Feeling Old?

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on March 5, 2023

Aging can be a source of happiness when you have a growth mindset.

Aging can be a source of happiness when you have a growth mindset.

Career

Transitions

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on February 26, 2023

Happiness depends on letting others help you.

Happiness depends on letting others help you.

Aging

Feeling Old

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on February 19, 2023

Happiness depends on planning for the future.

Happiness depends on planning for the future.

Career

Yearning: We Want to Recover What We Have Lost

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on February 13, 2023

Good friends are an invaluable source of happiness.

Good friends are an invaluable source of happiness.

Relationships

Brothers, Not Friends

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on February 6, 2023

Pursuing happiness depends on getting over yourself and valuing loved ones.

Pursuing happiness depends on getting over yourself and valuing loved ones.

Guilt

Brothers, Guilt, and Love

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on January 30, 2023

We can be happier by letting go of guilt and other negative emotions.

We can be happier by letting go of guilt and other negative emotions.

Relationships

When You've Had Enough—Have You?

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on January 22, 2023

It’s often better to find common ground and collaborate than to part ways.

It’s often better to find common ground and collaborate than to part ways.

Relationships

Friends Are the New Family

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on January 16, 2023

Happiness depends on being flexible in relationships.

Happiness depends on being flexible in relationships.

Relationships

Living in the Real World

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on January 7, 2023

Love is rooted in accepting another person for who they are.

Love is rooted in accepting another person for who they are.

Relationships

Don't Expect to Change Someone

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on December 31, 2022

Your fantasies about another person should be grounded in reality.

Your fantasies about another person should be grounded in reality.

Relationships

Commitment: The Art of Making a Relationship Real

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on December 24, 2022

To love with commitment we have to let go of our fears.

To love with commitment we have to let go of our fears.

Relationships

Can Old Lovers Stay Friends?

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on December 19, 2022

With happiness, sometimes you have to let go to move on.

With happiness, sometimes you have to let go to move on.

Relationships

Sacrifice and Love

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on December 12, 2022

The path of life is ever changing, but love is constant.

The path of life is ever changing, but love is constant.

Sex

Neediness, a Relationship Killer

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on December 5, 2022

Sometimes not being in need is the best way to get what you want.

Sometimes not being in need is the best way to get what you want.

Relationships

Fantasy Relationships

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on November 28, 2022

Relationships are essential to pursuing happiness. Keep them real.

Relationships are essential to pursuing happiness. Keep them real.

Aging

Never Too Old

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on November 22, 2022

Personal growth can be a source of happiness throughout the life cycle.

Personal growth can be a source of happiness throughout the life cycle.

Aging

Overwhelmed

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on November 14, 2022

Pursuing happiness involves making good choices and then making the most of them.

Pursuing happiness involves making good choices and then making the most of them.

Relationships

Duty: When Obligation Blocks Our Own Shot at Happiness

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on November 7, 2022

Making a good choice will give you more peace of mind and greater happiness.

Making a good choice will give you more peace of mind and greater happiness.

Relationships

Personal Space

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on October 31, 2022

Giving up some personal space can bring a couple closer together.

Giving up some personal space can bring a couple closer together.