Archive for the ‘Expectations’ Category

#24 - Know Thyself

Monday, October 29th, 2007

Harriet KatzYou suppose Socrates knew something about the dating process? He certainly hit on the big key to finding your ideal life partner. Now if we could only remember to follow his wisdom. Instead, our expectations hog the stage. A shout out to our friends and family in wildfire ravaged SoCal, and Ken gets a note from home.

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The Outsider

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

Mary reminded me of what life is like for The Outsider. She is 50 and her older sister, Sue, is 56. In the early years mom was alcoholic and could get pretty nasty. Dad flew the coup before Mary was 10. It was a home filled with anger and accusations. Sue has never been happy. Doesn’t matter that she married and raised two kids. She used to rant at mom. Now it’s Mary. Holidays have turned into nightmares for Mary.

Last summer mom fell and broke her hip. She’s now finished rehab and back home. Whatever Mary does it’s never good enough. (more…)

#22 - The Criticizer

Monday, October 15th, 2007

They are disciples of destructive dialogue, pervading harsh and hurtful words at work and at home. Motivators? HA! Exactly the opposite. Beware: The Criticizer.

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#17 - Marriage Talk

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

We were so in love. What happened? If you’re lucky the honeymoon lasts two years. Then what? Fellow podcasters Pam & Steven join me from the Marriage Resource Center in Dearborn, Michigan to share the secrets of unions that last a lifetime. Be sure to catch their weekly Talkcast over at TalkShoe.com.

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#16 - Balancing Act

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

Work life, home life, yada-yada. Who shuttles the kids? Who does dishes? A best-of Tune in To Relationships with Dr. Harriet and Phil. Weetabix! Not just a U.K. fav. You too? E-mail me to say “I love Weetabix!” asknow@askdrharriet.com

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#14 - Marry, Move On

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

What ever happened to “till death do us part”? If you want to make marriage last, manage your expectations. We love Jack Johnson’s music! Join the official Go-Go Girl JJ Fan Club. E-mail me AskNow@AskDrHarriet.com with “Jack Johnson” in the Subject line. Happy Birthday, Sherri Lynn!

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