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Can Old Lovers Stay Friends?
My patient Larissa faces a challenging transition when Gil, her partner of five years, reconnects with an old flame.
Ahron Friedberg M.D.
Jan 30, 20245 min read


Commitment: The Art of Making a Relationship Real
Committing before you feel ready often stirs up old fears. In relationships, it is essential to release old patterns.
Ahron Friedberg M.D.
Jan 21, 20245 min read


Sacrifice and Love
She gave up a happy life in France. He left a job that excited him, where the prospects were tremendous. Each had sacrificed for the other.
Ahron Friedberg M.D.
Jan 15, 20245 min read


SEX. Neediness Is a Relationship Killer.
Sex: There’s a difference between need and neediness. Less need makes for more connection.
Ahron Friedberg M.D.
Jan 9, 20245 min read


Happiness: From Being Overwhelmed to Feeling in Control.
A woman in her 40 faces the challenges of caring for her teenagers and an ailing Mom while her husband takes a job in CA to earn more $.
Ahron Friedberg M.D.
Jan 1, 20245 min read


Duty: When Obligation Blocks Our Shot at Happiness.
Torn between a budding relationship in NYC, a British economist grapples with her aging mother in England needing care.
Ahron Friedberg M.D.
Dec 25, 20235 min read


Personal Space: How to Avoid Emotional Isolation
My patient, Bobby and his girlfriend contemplate living together before marriage, but Bobby resists the idea due to deep-seated fears.
Ahron Friedberg M.D.
Dec 18, 20235 min read


Obsession with Work Can Consume Your Life.
This blog is about one of my patients who was obsessed with his work. I helped him find a work-life balance, and hopefully, some happiness.
Ahron Friedberg M.D.
Dec 10, 20235 min read


The R-word: What Will Support Your Identity When You Retire?
Take on retirement as a kind of career move—plan, organize, and speak with others who have taken that step
Ahron Friedberg M.D.
Dec 3, 20235 min read


Work and Life: How Work Influences All Else
During the pandemic, Jock was at home, as were the kids. Lise his wife retreated to her computer, leaving the domesticity to Jock.
Ahron Friedberg M.D.
Nov 28, 20235 min read


Office Politics, Diplomacy and Peace of Mind
This resilience blog was first published by Ahron Friedberg M.D. in Psychology Today.
Ahron Friedberg M.D.
Nov 20, 202310 min read


Pursuing Love and Excitement in the Quest for a Career
When it comes to jobs, inspiration is great but getting real is essential. Cassie is one of the most reflective patients that I’ve ever...
Ahron Friedberg M.D.
Nov 16, 20238 min read


Self-Sabotage: How to Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy
Self-sabotage: When you’re your own worst enemy, how do you fight back?
Ahron Friedberg M.D.
Nov 6, 20237 min read


Weighing Risk: What do we Risk in Being Honest?
You tell the truth; you take a chance. So, it’s sometimes hard to be truthful...
Ahron Friedberg M.D.
Oct 15, 20236 min read


What is Happiness?
Finding happiness is an individual process, not one-size-fits-all. Keeping in mind basic domains of happiness, like work and love, helps ori
Ahron Friedberg M.D.
Oct 9, 20235 min read


Happiness in a Damaged World
Pursuing happiness requires grit, reliance, and determination. It's about summoning the will to find what we need and stay motivated
Ahron Friedberg M.D.
Oct 7, 20234 min read
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