“It’s Just One Big, Ambiguous Mess”
My book “The Gay Man’s Guide to Open and Monogamous Marriage” came out in June. Ever since, I have been getting new clients whose relationships [...]
Body Shame? You’re Not Alone
My queer clients have it; my straight male clients have it; my older (and you’d hope wiser) clients have it. Even I have it. A [...]
The Tao of Travel
For seven years I read the book “365 Tao” and did the daily meditations. Taoism – an ancient Eastern philosophy – emphasizes compassion, spontaneity and [...]
3 kinds of depression (and what to do about them)
“Depression” is used to describe everything from feeling a bit down to feeling suicidal. I’d like to talk about three kinds of “depression” and what [...]
Prestige, Power and Possessions
The above title came from a TED talk I watched recently. In it, the speaker - a contented, wise elder - said that only young [...]
How to Say Goodbye
I just saw the documentary “Restless Creature” at the Digital Gym in North Park. In the film, New York City Ballet star Wendy Whelen talks [...]
Hold Onto your Dreams
When I was a child, living on a farm, the nearest daily newspaper was the Elyria (Ohio) Chronicle/Telegram. I loved reading it every day and [...]
“The Gay Man’s Guide to Open and Monogamous Marriage”: an excerpt
By MICHAEL DALE KIMMEL My first book will be published on June 8th and will be available on Amazon. It has taken me more [...]
Love, friendship and Soul Mates
Have you heard people talk about their “soul mate”? This perfectly-designed person is your ideal match. God sent them just for you. There is no [...]
Realizing Your Gifts
Recently, I went to a big, fancy dinner at a friend’s house. There were about 18 people there and, as far as I know, I [...]
Consciousness, Change and Humility
This column is inspired by a phrase in a terrific book I am reading “Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life” by Jungian psychologist [...]
Do I Need Anger Management?
Dear Michael: I am embarrassed to be writing to you, but so what? I am 37 years old, and angry all the time. The weird thing [...]