Why Our Concept of Morality is Old and Antiquated: The Case For a New Understanding of What It Means to be Good

I’m going to begin this article by stating that I anticipate, and welcome, any disagreement and criticism that it will … More

Difficulties in Dating

I often mention that it’s so perplexing to me to live in NYC, which is full of all sorts of … More

Fostering Self-Acceptance: The Only One Who Can Control How You Feel about You is You

The fear of rejection is prevalent among many men, especially those living in New York City, particularly because men are … More

Looking at the Wackness: How the Way We Think about the World Can Prevent Us from Seeing the Good in Our Lives

Ten years ago, a poignant film titled The Wackness was released. It chronicled the summer of a lonesome teenage boy named Luke … More

Choosing Life Over Death: Overcoming My Suicidal Thinking

Suicidal thoughts are multifaceted and can stem from a myriad of sources, but uniting all of them is the belief … More

Living in My Imagination: How Trauma Fosters an Unquenchable Desire for Idealized Love

Throughout our quests for the perfect mate, we frequently find ourselves fantasizing about what that mate would be like: we … More

Finding Meaning in Suffering: My Rebellion Against Cynicism

“We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their … More

Rejection and Failure: How We Learn and Can Unlearn to Be Afraid of Them

One of the major reasons why people come to see me for treatment is to help them overcome their fears … More

Dear Men, Vulnerability is Necessary for Your Mental Health (Revised)

Most of us were saddened this past week to hear the news of Anthony Bourdain’s passing, not only because he … More

The Freedom of Logic: How Changing the Way You Think Can Make You Independent

“Findings from a multitude of research literatures converge on a single point: People are credulous creatures who find it very … More