by Dr. Gayle Friend | SOCIAL COMMENTARY |
Dear fellow white people, I’m that white, straight woman who’s stayed publicly silent about racism due to fear. The messages of my youth rising to the surface, “Don’t say something you’ll regret. Be a good girl. Don’t rock the boat.” Racism is a systemic evil I didn’t...
by Dr. Gayle Friend | RELATIONSHIPS |
I’ve seen a plethora of business advice suggesting one of two things: Pivot to stay in business or soldier on – business as usual. As well-meaning as they are, there’s hidden danger. Your relationships and business are important but they are also stressed so here’s...
by Dr. Gayle Friend | INTIMACY |
There’s an old saying that states ‘change is the only constant’. This is true in every context of life including sex. What we find arousing, how we express ourselves sexually and even our level of sexual desire ebbs and flows throughout our lifetime. Heck, it can even...
by Dr. Gayle Friend | GROWTH / SELF-ESTEEM, RELATIONSHIPS |
What is it you really want in your relationship and for yourself personally? Have you clearly defined it or is it a vague desire to just feel better than you do right now? I know from experience that vague wishes lead to wishy-washy results. But when you’re...
by Dr. Gayle Friend | GROWTH / SELF-ESTEEM |
Saying goodbye. Missing what used to be. Losing a friend, income, health. Persistent hard times in our relationships. As tough as these things can be, I believe the most difficult thing we endure is self-doubt. Loss of confidence is crippling and robs us of love, joy,...