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Dealing with mixed feelings in a relationship

India, July 15 -- A couple seated across from me in the therapy room recently told me that while they love each other deeply, there are times they cannot stand one another. Not new to therapy, they ch... Read More


Dealing with mixed feelings as a couple

India, July 15 -- A couple seated across from me in the therapy room recently told me that while they love each other deeply, there are times they cannot stand one another. Not new to therapy, they ch... Read More


Mindful travel can transform and heal us

New Delhi, July 12 -- One of my all-time favourite trips has been to a small town in India where I went to deepen the skill of patience. It's only when I drove down to the place I discovered that we w... Read More


Coping with grief that isn't our own

New Delhi, July 1 -- In the last two weeks, both friends and clients have talked about the Ahmedabad plane crash of 12 June. They tell me how the crash evoked grief; they can't stop crying and it has ... Read More


Let go of these three 'musts'

India, June 24 -- A 48-year-old male client in therapy tells me, "There is a pattern to what really hurts me and what I struggle most with. I have always believed that if I'm fair to others, others wi... Read More


Let go of these three 'musts'

India, June 24 -- A 48-year-old male client in therapy tells me, "There is a pattern to what really hurts me and what I struggle most with. I have always believed that if I'm fair to others, others wi... Read More


Why nurturing friendships outside marriage is important

New Delhi, June 18 -- A 35-year-old female client tells me, "It's 11 years into our marriage and for the longest time I said that my husband is my best friend. While we are on good terms, I think the ... Read More


Crossing the bridge of life with courage

India, June 10 -- A 28-year-old client in therapy tells me, "All of my social media timeline is filled with narratives of how to work towards happiness. However, everyone, including me seems to be unh... Read More


Crossing the bridge of life with courage

India, June 10 -- A 28-year-old client in therapy tells me, "All of my social media timeline is filled with narratives of how to work towards happiness. However, everyone, including me, seems to be un... Read More


The importance of 'third places' in a disconnected world

New Delhi, June 4 -- A 25-year-old client tells me, "I spend all my week working from home and then on weekends I'm binge watching, spending time on my couch. Sometimes I order food, I rarely head out... Read More