Do you believe that truly happy couples never argue? Does every fight make you feel like your relationship is a ticking time bomb? You can be getting along beautifully — and then suddenly, an argument erupts. In the moment, it usually feels like it’s entirely your partner’s fault. But no matter who started it, being…
Are you afraid you’ll scare him away if you say what you really think, feel, or want? Have past attempts at “speaking up” led to arguments, distance, or cold silence? If so, here’s the good news: there is a way to tell the truth that actually brings you closer — and helps you get your…
Meditation has been a cornerstone of spiritual practice for thousands of years. Modern research now confirms what ancient traditions always knew: it is one of the most powerful and lasting ways to reduce stress and restore emotional balance. Its true potency lies in this — meditation connects you to something greater than your reactive mind….
Do you ever feel like there are simply no good men left? You go on dates… and then quickly find a reason to rule each one out.He’s too cynical.That one has bad teeth.Another spilled his Espresso Macchiato all over his shirt and seemed awkward. If you’re honest, nearly every man who shows interest in you…
No matter whether our pain comes from betrayal, abuse, or even our own regrettable choices, one truth remains: serving others has the power to heal us. It softens guilt, quiets self-hate, and transforms suffering into purpose. That’s why the final step in every 12-step program is about being of service. Healing becomes complete when we…
Case Study: How to Feel Self-Confident in Your 50s Dania from New York writes: “Dr. D, I’m in my 50s and feeling it — aches, pains, and a dreary outlook. Not to mention jowls and wrinkles that seem to multiply every time I look in the mirror. My friends are urging me to try online…
Calm Your Troubled Mind This blog is excerpted from a longer piece called Calm Your Troubled Mind, the feature story in the digital magazine Real Stress Solutions. I love this magazine because it focuses entirely on practical stress-reduction techniques — something we all need to learn and practice daily. I know I certainly do! It…
I recently received this letter: “Dear Dr. Diana,I’ve been doing the Spiritual Diamond Self work from your book, Love in 90 Days, and choosing ‘Caring Emissary of the Light’ as my spiritual nickname felt magical. I experienced real serenity and stillness. But I struggle to hold onto that identity when people disappoint me. I slip…
Part Two: How to Banish the Body Blues — When You’re in a Relationship In Part One, we talked to singles about overcoming feeling “fat” or flawed. Now let’s focus on those of you in relationships. Have you ever looked in the mirror and zeroed in on what you don’t like? Too much cellulite.Too many…
Getting Over Heartbreak… Without Giving Up on Love This is a story about heartbreak — the kind that happens when a relationship is still technically alive… but feels emotionally dead. Anissa’s Marriage Was Slipping Away Anissa, living in Chicago, felt her marriage quietly falling apart. Every attempt to talk to her husband, Jason, ended in…