Shrink Wrap

Denial

Are You Engaging in Denial?

Jane Greer Ph.D. on March 10, 2023

Can you see beyond denial and accept the truth?

Can you see beyond denial and accept the truth?

Divorce

When Your Ex Moves on Before You Do

Jane Greer Ph.D. on February 15, 2023

Are you feeling displaced and replaced if your partner has moved on after your breakup?

Are you feeling displaced and replaced if your partner has moved on after your breakup?

Relationships

The Blended Family: Sharing the Love

Jane Greer Ph.D. on December 2, 2022

Are you dealing with the ups and downs of combining your family with your new partner’s?

Are you dealing with the ups and downs of combining your family with your new partner’s?

Relationships

Can Your Dog Pull Your Partnership Together?

Jane Greer Ph.D. on October 17, 2022

What happens when a dog lover falls in love with or marries someone who doesn’t know dogs?

What happens when a dog lover falls in love with or marries someone who doesn’t know dogs?

Divorce

Relationships: When Does "Enough!" Become Enough?

Jane Greer Ph.D. on September 14, 2022

There comes a point when failures to keep even small-scale promises add up to big-time betrayal.

There comes a point when failures to keep even small-scale promises add up to big-time betrayal.

Even celebrities experience relationship struggles with the in-laws. Here's how to manage conflict before it requires cut-offs..

Relationships

Different Arguing Styles? Here's a Technique that Works

Jane Greer Ph.D. on September 26, 2021

Couples who approach frustrations from different directions can benefit from a simple technique that accommodates the needs of both.

Couples who approach frustrations from different directions can benefit from a simple technique that accommodates the needs of both.

Relationships

Lessons from Celebrity Relationships

Jane Greer Ph.D. on May 25, 2021

Is a romantic breakup the right time to think about making changes in appearance?

Is a romantic breakup the right time to think about making changes in appearance?

Divorce

Melinda and Bill Gates: Working Together After Divorce?

Jane Greer Ph.D. on May 11, 2021

What will it take for Melinda and Bill Gates to work together despite getting divorced after 27 years?

What will it take for Melinda and Bill Gates to work together despite getting divorced after 27 years?

Chronic Illness

How Can Couples Deal with Illness Together?

Jane Greer Ph.D. on March 28, 2021

Dealing with an illness or injury is stressful and overwhelming, and that is even more true during a global pandemic.

Dealing with an illness or injury is stressful and overwhelming, and that is even more true during a global pandemic.

Pregnancy

How Can You Seamlessly Welcome a New Baby?

Jane Greer Ph.D. on March 1, 2021

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently told the world that they are thrilled to be expecting baby number two, who will join big brother Archie.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently told the world that they are thrilled to be expecting baby number two, who will join big brother Archie.

Relationships

How Can You Keep Humor In Your Relationship?

Jane Greer Ph.D. on February 16, 2021

During these difficult times, it is important for people to make room for laughter.

During these difficult times, it is important for people to make room for laughter.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Pandemic Puppies

Jane Greer Ph.D. on February 3, 2021

There is no question that puppies and older dogs are cute and irresistible, but they also require a lot of responsibility and hands-on work.

There is no question that puppies and older dogs are cute and irresistible, but they also require a lot of responsibility and hands-on work.

Infidelity

Could You Cross Over into the Cheating Zone?

Jane Greer Ph.D. on January 18, 2021

It has been reported that Olivia Wilde was involved with Harry Styles before she and Jason split after spending nine years together and having two children.

It has been reported that Olivia Wilde was involved with Harry Styles before she and Jason split after spending nine years together and having two children.

Relationships

Is Age Really Just a Number?

Jane Greer Ph.D. on January 11, 2021

All the background chatter over age differences in partners can lead you to doubt yourself and question whether you are making the right choice.

All the background chatter over age differences in partners can lead you to doubt yourself and question whether you are making the right choice.

Mating

Is It a Good Time to Begin Dating?

Jane Greer Ph.D. on November 30, 2020

Anyone who has been through a breakup knows how hard it is to get back out into the world of dating and begin again. When are you ready?

Anyone who has been through a breakup knows how hard it is to get back out into the world of dating and begin again. When are you ready?

Miscarriage

The Anguish of Miscarriage

Jane Greer Ph.D. on October 16, 2020

When a miscarriage occurs, as it did recently for Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, it can feel like your body betrayed you.

When a miscarriage occurs, as it did recently for Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, it can feel like your body betrayed you.

Relationships

Broken Engagement: Avoiding Betrayal

Jane Greer Ph.D. on October 12, 2020

Beware the rapid-fire love affair. Recently, celebrity couple Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich called off their engagement after one that began in March and led to a marriage proposal in July.

Beware the rapid-fire love affair. Recently, celebrity couple Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich called off their engagement after one that began in March and led to a marriage proposal in July.

Anger

How to Deal with a Badmouthing Ex

Jane Greer Ph.D. on July 14, 2020

Breaking up is hard in itself. You have to find a way to move from the “we” back to the “me,” disentangle your lives, and heal enough to look to the future.

Breaking up is hard in itself. You have to find a way to move from the “we” back to the “me,” disentangle your lives, and heal enough to look to the future.

Anxiety

Away from Home During the Pandemic? The Case of Kelly Ripa

Jane Greer Ph.D. on June 15, 2020

Some people were out of town or on vacation when the stay-in-place orders were given and decided to remain where they were. Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos were among them.

Some people were out of town or on vacation when the stay-in-place orders were given and decided to remain where they were. Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos were among them.