The Golden Egg March 21, 2022 Have you ever heard of the golden egg? It must be protected at all costs. Think about nearly every romantic fairytale you’ve ever heard of, talked about or that’s been written – regardless of culture. If we drill down to the root of the story, it’s about a wealthy […]
I’m amazed at what goes viral too, Real Time with Bill Maher! Thank you for thinking my video was funny enough to highlight during your first show with a live audience in two years!! You’d think the advice was a no brainer but lots of couples struggle to know when it’s time to move on! Follow me on TikTok @dr.justindarienzo to learn more (obvious) relationship tips!!
Improve Your Love Life February 8, 2022 Sex. It’s just like money. If you don’t have enough of it in your relationship, you’re really unhappy. What’s really interesting about sex, though, is researchers used to think more of it would lead to greater happiness. In reality, you will max out at happiness at a certain […]
Are you getting engaged on Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day is unlike any other day for solidifying a relationship by betting engaged. Fortunately, in addition to making this a special day, we offer a video interactive premarital preparation course that includes a discount on your marriage license and in many states and the option to avoid the three day wait to be married. It makes the day a permanent memory for a couple and certainly helps the guy in remembering the engagement anniversary for years to come.
The Eye of the Storm January 26, 2022 A few weeks ago, I was in the kitchen and my daughter Julia – who is in the eleventh grade – entered and she was on the verge of tears. She said “Dad, I’m so overwhelmed about exams. I have so much to study and I think […]
The Greatest Gift December 15, 2021 It’s the holiday season and if you’re like me, you’re around a lot of family this time of year. As a psychologist, I hear about all the burdens that families bring over the holidays – such as people bringing their dogs to an event without asking permission, grandparents micromanaging […]
2021 has been a very difficult year for everyone. A lot of you have lost family or friends to COVID-19, political division, divorce or other accidents, tragedies & health related concerns. There’s been a lot of loss this year & your life has changed because of it. Your view on the holiday season might’ve changed too. I want you to know, you are not alone in your struggles & you will get through the holidays – even if that means leaving your old rituals behind to create new ones.
There is no greater sense of betrayal than being the victim of infidelity. Discovering an affair calls into question every assumption about your partner, yourself, your relationship and your life. Sexual jealousy – both perceived infidelity & actual infidelity – is a driver of intimate partner violence for both men and women. Men & women kill each other, the other’s lover and themselves over infidelity. That is how serious the impact is.
Children and Divorce and My Experience as a Forensic Psychologist in Family Court: As a custody evaluator I’ve seen these parents at their worst. I remember one mom fighting for custody who aghast that her husband took the children to the pediatrician’s office. She told me that dads don’t belong in the pediatrician’s office….
How to Overcome Panic Attacks October 6, 2021 People with Panic Disorder often present to the emergency room with chest pain or difficulty breathing and a genuine fear of dying from a heart attack. Some of us are genetically prone to panic attacks if we have a family history of anxiety, a lifestyle full of […]