by Sige Weisman, MFT | Marriage, Marriage Counseling
Did you know that marriage wasn’t always about love?
In fact, it used to be more of a first natural step into adulthood, a practical economic partnership, and a societal expectation, than any epic love story.
It wasn’t so long ago that marriage was as a matter of convenience, built on economic and political security, patrimony, and lineage — the power balance tipped nearly completely to the male side.
by Sige Weisman, MFT | Dealing With Feelings, Depression
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it? If you aren’t humming that merry tune, you may thinking . . . “I hate the holidays. Is there something wrong with me if I loathe this “joyous” time of year?” While it may be shocking to die-hard holiday...
by Sige Weisman, MFT | Relationship Counseling, Relationships
How to Deal with Your Emotionally Immature Parents During the Holidays (and Beyond) The holidays can be a joyous time. You see the highlights on social media–all those happy family reunions. But inside, you cringe. It’s yet another reminder that your family...
by Sige Weisman, MFT | Love, Marriage, Relationships
And they lived happily ever after…but you’re still single. Where’s your happily ever after? The truth is no one is guaranteed to live happily ever after. If we really think about it, no such thing exists, not on this earth anyway. All we have is right...
by Sige Weisman, MFT | Sadness
What feelings do the words lonely and alone stir up for you? My guess would be sadness with a side of desperation. Let’s dig beneath the gut reaction. Alone simply means you’re by yourself. Lonely means you feel a certain way about being by yourself. Or it’s possible...
by Sige Weisman, MFT | Couples Counseling, Couples Therapy, Relationship Counseling
Have you ever been to a social event and noticed that one couple? You know…the one that can’t seem to keep their hands or eyes off of each other. You can see, and almost feel, the connection between them when they make eye contact from across the room. They seem...
by Sige Weisman, MFT | Self Empowerment, Self Esteem
Do you know who you really are? Your immediate response may be, “Yes, of course!”
Let me rephrase that: Beyond the surface, at the deepest level, who are you? It may be a question you’ve never asked yourself. Or it may be a question you’re avoiding with all your might.
by Sige Weisman, MFT | Blog
Don’t you want know who you are underneath that stylish facade, before your morning commute, in the landscape of your dreams?
Woman, wake up! Wake up to your Wild Self. There is more to you than what you’ve been told, a wisdom not learned in books, a dance not taught in class, a call that whispers of your soul . . .
by Sige Weisman, MFT | Blog
The Queen stands tall. She walks with grace. She embodies a powerful silence and stillness. She is humble, and leads with her heart.
The Queen is clear about what she desires. She does not seduce to attract attention, nor manipulate to get her way. She does not need validation or approval. She knows her worth, without being arrogant. And aspires to be authentic, even if she’s unpopular.
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by Sige Weisman, MFT | Coronavirus Tips
How powerful to recognize that so many of us around the world are sharing a common experience right now of thinking about how to stay mentally and physically well while we are sheltering in place. I happened to find this thoughtful article by New York...
