Category Archives: Dr. Mike’s rants
The Death Of Common Sense!
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines common sense as, “The sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts”. Common sense. What happened to it? Where did it go? Can we find it again? I see so many … Continue reading
Where Did Whitney Houston Go Wrong?
I was sitting at my computer when the phone rang. It was my friend, George, telling me that Whitney Houston had died. “What?” I said. “Where did you hear that?” I asked.He said it was just reported on the radio. … Continue reading
Who Are We When No One Is Looking?
“Hey kid, did you see who backed into my car?” the man asked. I stammered and said, “Yes”. I was a terrified 10 year-old thinking I was in trouble for not reporting it when I saw it happen. The tall, … Continue reading
Learning how to confront will pay off big time!
As my client began to speak, his wife asked him, “you didn’t hear a word I said, did you?” well, of course I did, he responded. She motioned with her hands and said “Time-out!” and what did I say? He … Continue reading
Don’t Share Your Marriage Problems With A Gossip
Gossip, you ever give gossip much of a thought? Have you ever been harmed by gossip? I think most of us can truthfully answer that question with a resounding, YES! Did you know that gossip destroys many marriages just in … Continue reading
Should I fight for my marriage?
I get lots of calls from people who are having a tough time deciding if they should stay in a bad marriage or not. “What’s the point of staying in it” I often hear. Well, that’s entirely up to you. … Continue reading
Dr. Brooks Rants
OK, the holidays are a bad time to talk about getting a divorce. Why is that divorces seem to happen more around the holidays? I have been asked that question several times. Let’s face it with both spouses working, there … Continue reading