by Niv | Mar 23, 2020 | 2020, Personal Relationships
In this new world of social distancing, we’ve been forced to change our normal interactions. Unfortunately, we may be in this situation for several weeks or longer. While this situation is far from ideal, I can’t help but wonder if it will improve our relationships in...
by Niv | Feb 24, 2020 | 2020, Personal Relationships
How much time should you wait before enjoying life again after your spouse dies? It’s a question many ponder. Those who loss a spouse ponder this question. They sometimes feel guilty for enjoying their life without their spouse. And those who know someone who is...
by Niv | Oct 21, 2019 | Personal Relationships
With the holidays quickly approaching, you may be starting to schedule your family visits. If it includes traveling to visit your aging parents, make sure there is plenty of down time to observe how they are aging. Being with your parents all day and for several days...
by Niv | Aug 26, 2019 | Personal Relationships
When someone loses their spouse, they no longer have their life companion. It’s a very difficult time dealing with both the emotional impact and basic day-to-day responsibilities. In my practice, I work with surviving spouses. I help them sort through the financial...
by Niv | Jul 29, 2019 | Personal Relationships
While working with one of my clients, a financially stable female earning a high income, she admitted to regretting her divorce. It didn’t hit her until her ex-husband remarried. When she was filing for a divorce several years ago, she was adamant about her...
by Niv | May 20, 2019 | Personal Relationships
A few weeks ago, ABC aired a special report hosted by Diane Sawyer about how much time we spend on screens. According to the show, we spend the equivalent of 49 days looking at our smartphone. And, we unlock our smartphones on average 80 times daily. The report...