I got to thinking about the post I put up last week and how it’s great when people can…
Author: Lorinne
Lorinne is a practicing therapist in Billings, Montana. She graduated from Abilene Christian University in 1995 with a master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy. She has worked with emotionally disturbed children, victims of sexual and domestic abuse, families in crisis and women in transition ever since.
How can I stop procrastinating?
Question: I’m an intelligent person. I do well on projects once I get moving but my co-workers call me…
Identify and Deal with Passive Aggressive Behavior
Last week I answered a question from a woman talking about divorce. You may have noticed that I didn’t deal…
When and how to give an ultimatum
Question: My husband will rage at me, refuse to talk for hours or even days, and then act like…
Avoiding Fights
I get asked quite often how to avoid getting sucked into fights. People are usually frustrated and worn out when…
What Do I Do When Someone Acts Uncomfortable Around Me and I Know Nothing is Really Wrong?
Question: I recently moved in with a long time friend and while we got along great before I moved in,…
Why Do I have Irrational Anger Over Simple Conversations with my Parent?
QUESTION: My mother sends me e-mails that drive me crazy and the worst part of it is I don’t know…
How To Stop Taking Things Personally with Friends
Friends don’t always like you. Tonight I had an uncomfortable conversation with one of my best friends. There were pauses…
What To Do Around Insensitive People Who Just Don’t Learn
I tell people on a regular basis that if they walk outside while it’s raining, stop cursing God for getting…
My Parents Don’t Understand My Struggle With Addictions
If you’re at the place where your ready to admit you have a problem, think carefully before you go to…