Dr. Liz Hale
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Dr. Liz Hale
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Trying to make the holidays perfect is a problem
Salt Lake Tribune Holidays: Do you adore or abhor them? The holidays. The time for overabundant joy; overabundant everything. From overeating to overspending, this time of year brings with it the temptation to overindulge, period. A recent poll by the American Psychological Association shows that 61 percent of Americans cite lack of money as the […]
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Singles sound off on not fitting in
Salt Lake Tribune Many readers responded to last week’s inquiry regarding singles’ social stigma. It seems the only attachment many single folks have is to the feeling of not fitting in.
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Being single doesn’t mean you’re lonely
Salt Lake Tribune Why is there a social stigma associated with being single? “Dave” called the radio show the day before Thanksgiving to share the painful memories of his post-divorce, nine-year stretch of loneliness prior to his current marriage. “Holidays remind you that you’re single. I hated every one of them — those were the […]
Continue readingWhen your ex moves on
Salt Lake Tribune Why is it so painful when an ex marries? The breakup was your idea. You even used the old “It’s not you, it’s me,” speech. Both of you have moved on, right? Then why is it so painful when you discover that your ex is getting married? When my ex-boyfriend Dave went […]
Continue readingThe importance of talking with your kids about sex
Ã? Salt Lake Tribune Why is sex such a sensitive subject? Why is something supposedly so natural so difficult to discuss . . . especially with our kids? When you were growing up, was sex an open-door policy in your home? Trust me when I say parents who don’t teach their children about sex are still […]
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