When Hurricane Sandy dropped a 120-foot tree on my friend Hannah’s house—the dream home she had owned for just a few months—she felt upset, to say the least. She tried all the usual ways to comp...

Let’s say that I asked you this question: Are senior citizens at greatest risk of dying from a car-related injury while walking, riding in the passenger seat of a car or driving? If you’re like m...

If you’re married, there’s a good chance that when you were engaged you wondered whether taking the plunge was the right choice. Now, I know that the phenomenon of wedding jitters or “cold feet...

Each year, online dating Web sites attract more than 40 million Americans, many of them in their 40s, 50s and 60s. In fact, the fastest-growing segment of online daters is people over age 50. But the...

A friend tells you off for something that wasn’t your fault…a family member rudely criticizes your cooking…a sneaky coworker takes credit for your efforts. Under such provocation, it’s natural...

Think about how many friends you have, because the number may impact your happiness. A recent British study found that having more than 10 friends is associated with greater psychological well-being....

Simple Solutions for the Most Common Problems Sooner or later, one in every four American couples ends up sleeping in separate beds. Maybe it’s your spouse’s tossing and turning or TV watching in...

Can’t get the checkbook to balance? Stubbed your toe so hard you see stars? You may feel like cursing or crying…but try forcing a smile instead. You’ll be surprised at how this can help both you...

Whether you love to drive or despise it, there’s no denying that driving can be stressful at times. That’s why I’m excited to share with you some ancient principles that can transform your car�...

On a recent bus ride, the man sitting next to me kept drumming his fingers on his seat. In the grand scheme of things, it was no big deal…but it was driving me crazy because I was trying to read an...