Category Archives: Resistance

Relationship problems? Consider the long-term consequences of short-term decisions.

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Jeff Levine

Probably the majority of people who come to me for professional help are motivated by a relationship in some stage of breaking down. I’ve heard more often than I can count about how wonderful things were in the beginning, but … Continue reading →

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Commitment: The Gift That Keeps Giving!

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Jeff Levine

As we move quickly toward the season of New Year’s resolutions, I’m moved to write about commitment. In my last very personal post, I shared my recent experience with open heart surgery as a metaphor for how, at certain points … Continue reading →

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A New Beginning!

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Jeff Levine

Saturday morning Ellie and I went for a long walk along the Hudson River. We used to enjoy these morning excursions as a regular part of our weekends. The operative phrase here is ‘used to’, which I’ll explain in a … Continue reading →

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A Different Kind of New Year’s Resolution!

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Jeff Levine

This post – our first “How To’s and Tips” in 2016 – is appropriately about New Year’s Resolutions. It was inspired by a recent conversation with a dear friend. After reflecting about the year that was coming to an end, … Continue reading →

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