Tag Archives: unhappiness

Control, Need-Satisfaction, and Alcohol

Posted on January 15, 2012 by RealityCheck

Do you know someone who is trapped in a difficult, unsatisfying situation? It’s painful to watch, isn’t it? It’s even worse if you perceive that a happy, satisfying life could be readily available. Mick and Minnie’s friends see a simple … Continue reading →

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Love, Belonging, and Compatibility

Posted on December 17, 2011 by RealityCheck

The idea of love & belonging goes naturally with any discussion of compatibility, doesn’t it? After all, isn’t that why couples become couples: to satisfy their need for love & belonging? However, in choice theory, the strength of the love … Continue reading →

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What’s an Hour?

Posted on September 12, 2011 by RealityCheck

Having Reality Therapy as my area of interest, it’s natural that people tell me their troubles. And there are plenty of troubles to hear, ranging from the heart-wrenching to the mind-boggling. If I’m asked for advice, I usually respond by

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Marriage: What’s Working?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by RealityCheck

In his book, Choice Theory, A New Psychology of Personal Freedom, Dr. Glasser reflects on his forty years of psychiatric practice by saying, “It has become apparent to me that all unhappy people have the same problem:

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Fixing Problems or Fixing Blame?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by RealityCheck

Do you have problems? Disappointments? Unhappiness? You’re a rare person indeed if you can answer, “Never, or hardly ever.” Some people deal with their problems and setbacks more effectively than others do. What’s the difference?

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