The Psychology of Gaining Weight
Recently, a local news reporter interviewed me about why people gain weight. Weight gain (and loss) is, for many of us, right up there with [...]
Loving Your Inner Teenager
There are lots of articles out there in the self-help world about loving your inner child. John Bradshaw made that really big a while back. [...]
Slower is Better
Are you afraid to slow down? Do you think only stupid people go slowly? You’re not alone. Why do we rush so much? What do we [...]
Is that all there is?
For many of us, a major birthday (30, 40, 50 or 60) brings great hope for change. We expect things will be better. However, just because [...]
Gay Kindness, Lesbian Generosity, Bisexual Joy And Transgendered Peace
photograph by Youngjun-Koo for nymag.com Every year, I am asked to write something special for Pride. What to say? Almost every aspect [...]
The Best Little Boy in the World
In a recently published study, Drs. John Pachankis and Mark Hatzenbuehler have substantiated what’s called the “Best Little Boy in the World” syndrome (from the [...]
Affirmations: Useful or New Age Nonsense?
Russell WilsonCredit: Photograph by Peter Yang Dear Michael: I liked your recent meditation column. Someone told me that they do “affirmations” to help them [...]
Creative LGBT Parenting and Step-Parenting
Note: These are my friends' kids (and they have wonderful parents). Dear Michael: We are two formerly happy and carefree lesbians. Last month, my [...]
Beyond Prince Charming
photo courtesy of gayguys.com For centuries, we’ve been taught to believe in the “Prince Charming” myth: a hero or heroine who will some [...]
Using Sex as a Boyfriend Screening Tool
photo by Kevin Tachman for nymag.com Dear Michael: I have a dilemma. I am looking for a boyfriend, but not too seriously. I am enjoying [...]
Do I have adult Attention Deficit Disorder?
Long ago and far away, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) were considered childhood disorders that somehow magically disappeared around adulthood. [...]
The Power of Growing Up
The amazing - and very grown up - Julianne Moore in Tom Ford's movie "A Single Man" I see several teenagers in my [...]