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Divorce

Coping with Divorce

Frances Cohen Praver Ph.D. on June 25, 2019

No matter who you are or who wanted the divorce, you can still feel like your life is upside down.

No matter who you are or who wanted the divorce, you can still feel like your life is upside down.

Brad, a slim, small man with dark curly hair that hung down to his shoulders, sat on the couch close to me and announced, “I think I’m a sex addict.”

Marriage

Lust on the Loose

Frances Cohen Praver Ph.D. on January 10, 2016

Slim of waist, statuesque of build, Samantha strode briskly into the room. Flashing me a winning smile, she sat down and tossed her long auburn hair out of her eyes.

Slim of waist, statuesque of build, Samantha strode briskly into the room. Flashing me a winning smile, she sat down and tossed her long auburn hair out of her eyes.

Sex

Love, Sex, and Surrender

Frances Cohen Praver Ph.D. on September 13, 2015

Slim of body, meticulously groomed, Sari sat down carefully at the far end of the sofa. “Thank you for fitting me in at this late hour. It’s just that I work full time in Manhattan and have three children

Slim of body, meticulously groomed, Sari sat down carefully at the far end of the sofa. “Thank you for fitting me in at this late hour. It’s just that I work full time in Manhattan and have three children

Liz sat on the far end of the couch and smiled weakly. ”I love Adam and I want to make him happy.”

Marriage

Sexually Open Marraige

Frances Cohen Praver Ph.D. on July 19, 2015

“I’m not feeling well. I can’t get going.” Sharon said softly.


I remarked, “You seem sad.”

Her voice picked up as she said “I am but I don’t understand it. My life is great. I’m married to this wonderful man, have an adorable six year old daughter, a lovely home, and a satisfying career.”

“I’m not feeling well. I can’t get going.” Sharon said softly.


I remarked, “You seem sad.”

Her voice picked up as she said “I am but I don’t understand it. My life is great. I’m married to this wonderful man, have an adorable six year old daughter, a lovely home, and a satisfying career.”

Infidelity

When Cheating Isn't Cheating

Frances Cohen Praver Ph.D. on July 12, 2015

Tossing her long blonde hair over her shoulder, Sarah smiled, “Stan wants me to marry him.”

“Do you want to marry him?” I asked.

Her dazzling smile turned to a frown. “I’m thinking about it. It’s a problem though.”

I asked, “Why’s that?”

“I’m married to Evan.” She said in a matter of fact tone.

Tossing her long blonde hair over her shoulder, Sarah smiled, “Stan wants me to marry him.”

“Do you want to marry him?” I asked.

Her dazzling smile turned to a frown. “I’m thinking about it. It’s a problem though.”

I asked, “Why’s that?”

“I’m married to Evan.” She said in a matter of fact tone.

Fear

Undecided

Frances Cohen Praver Ph.D. on July 3, 2015

Darla has it all. She is brainy, beautiful, sexy, and successful. At the ripe age of 33 she is worth 200 million dollars. She owns a chain of medical spas with top plastic surgeons who offer numerous beauty enhancing procedures. Darla easily makes good decisions in her spas.

Darla has it all. She is brainy, beautiful, sexy, and successful. At the ripe age of 33 she is worth 200 million dollars. She owns a chain of medical spas with top plastic surgeons who offer numerous beauty enhancing procedures. Darla easily makes good decisions in her spas.

Relationships

Why Some Other Women Cheat

Frances Cohen Praver Ph.D. on January 11, 2015

The main reason some women cheat is that their relationships are unsatisfactory. Then there are some other women. It’s not that their marriages are bad; it’s not their partners are bad; it’s not that they are bad. It’s that they want more excitement.

The main reason some women cheat is that their relationships are unsatisfactory. Then there are some other women. It’s not that their marriages are bad; it’s not their partners are bad; it’s not that they are bad. It’s that they want more excitement.

Relationships

Change in the New Year

Frances Cohen Praver Ph.D. on December 28, 2014

The New Year symbolizes a new start: Out with the old and in with the new. Instead of war, we hope for peace, instead of illness we hope for health, instead of loneliness we hope for love.

The New Year symbolizes a new start: Out with the old and in with the new. Instead of war, we hope for peace, instead of illness we hope for health, instead of loneliness we hope for love.

Child Development

Why Breaking Up is So Hard to Do

Frances Cohen Praver Ph.D. on December 21, 2014

T’s the season to be jolly. Yet many of us are not exactly jolly; rather, many of us are feeling sad. Indeed, this may be the season for separating from an unsatisfactory relationship. The end of the year could well signal the end of a hurtful union.

T’s the season to be jolly. Yet many of us are not exactly jolly; rather, many of us are feeling sad. Indeed, this may be the season for separating from an unsatisfactory relationship. The end of the year could well signal the end of a hurtful union.

Relationships

Why Some Women Cheat

Frances Cohen Praver Ph.D. on May 25, 2014

Throwing caution to the wind, women who cheat risk a lot. They risk hurting their partners, hurting their children, and losing the relationship.

Throwing caution to the wind, women who cheat risk a lot. They risk hurting their partners, hurting their children, and losing the relationship.

Neuroticism

He's Just Too Neurotic

Frances Cohen Praver Ph.D. on April 6, 2014

Allison had been seeing me for the last seven months as she has been feeling blue and lifeless. The mother of four young children, she feels drained.

Allison had been seeing me for the last seven months as she has been feeling blue and lifeless. The mother of four young children, she feels drained.

Relationships

Why Lasting Love Eludes You

Frances Cohen Praver Ph.D. on March 16, 2014

Slim of waist, dark curls framing her dimpled face, Stephanie sighed, “I almost gave up on finding real love. That’s not to say that I haven’t been in romantic relationships, I have, but love didn’t last. Then I met Glen.

Slim of waist, dark curls framing her dimpled face, Stephanie sighed, “I almost gave up on finding real love. That’s not to say that I haven’t been in romantic relationships, I have, but love didn’t last. Then I met Glen.

Relationships

Love After 50

Frances Cohen Praver Ph.D. on December 8, 2013

Ann, an attractive, vivacious sixty- something woman smiled as she came into my office.

Ann, an attractive, vivacious sixty- something woman smiled as she came into my office.

Relationships

Turning "We" to "Me"

Frances Cohen Praver Ph.D. on October 30, 2013

One of the knottiest problems that I see in my couples’ therapy practice is that each partner wants his way. I don’t mean in the big things, like values, religion—those that couples agree on to start out with—but in small things like when to clean out the garage, or what color stone to use for the fireplace.

One of the knottiest problems that I see in my couples’ therapy practice is that each partner wants his way. I don’t mean in the big things, like values, religion—those that couples agree on to start out with—but in small things like when to clean out the garage, or what color stone to use for the fireplace.

Fear

Lettting Go Is Hard to Do

Frances Cohen Praver Ph.D. on August 4, 2013

“He has this horrible temper and he loses it a lot.” Liz looked down.”

“How long have you been with him?” I asked.

Teary eyed, Liz responded, “It is four years now and I know Alex is abusive.”

“He has this horrible temper and he loses it a lot.” Liz looked down.”

“How long have you been with him?” I asked.

Teary eyed, Liz responded, “It is four years now and I know Alex is abusive.”

Relationships

In Love With a Narcissist

Frances Cohen Praver Ph.D. on July 24, 2013

“James only thinks of himself. Last night I told him I was feeling sad, that my dog had a heart attack and may not live. Instead of empathy he told me he lost a dog twenty years ago.

“James only thinks of himself. Last night I told him I was feeling sad, that my dog had a heart attack and may not live. Instead of empathy he told me he lost a dog twenty years ago.

Relationships

Unsteady Teddy

Frances Cohen Praver Ph.D. on October 28, 2012

Ted, a wiry, hyper, curly haired man worked as a commodities broker. In his career, he glided up and down with the market swings, but in his love life his ups and downs were not working.

Ted, a wiry, hyper, curly haired man worked as a commodities broker. In his career, he glided up and down with the market swings, but in his love life his ups and downs were not working.

Fear

Fear of Abandonment

Frances Cohen Praver Ph.D. on October 13, 2012

“How could he cheat on me?” Rage filled Connie’s face as she winced and clenched her fists.

Joe responded, “She called me a faggot, a loser, that I was old, that no one would want me so…”

“So you found someone who would want you.” I finished his sentence.

“How could he cheat on me?” Rage filled Connie’s face as she winced and clenched her fists.

Joe responded, “She called me a faggot, a loser, that I was old, that no one would want me so…”

“So you found someone who would want you.” I finished his sentence.