Resilience

Friends

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.

Friends

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.

Fantasies

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.

Friends

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.

Happiness

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.

Happiness

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.

Proxemics

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.

Happiness

Picking Up the Pieces

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on October 24, 2022

Good self-esteem enhances happiness.

Good self-esteem enhances happiness.

Career

Get a Life!

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on October 17, 2022

A little effort can go a long way in promoting overall health and wellness. The steps you take add up.

A little effort can go a long way in promoting overall health and wellness. The steps you take add up.

Aging

Retirement: What Will Support Your Identity?

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on October 10, 2022

To find satisfaction in retirement, you have to work at it.

To find satisfaction in retirement, you have to work at it.

Balancing work and the rest of your life is essential for pursuing happiness.

Politics

Office Politics vs. Your Moral Compass

Ahron Friedberg M.D. on September 27, 2022

Are you allowing yourself to coast along in moral ambiguity when, in fact, you know better? Be honest with yourself while you still have time.

Are you allowing yourself to coast along in moral ambiguity when, in fact, you know better? Be honest with yourself while you still have time.