February 24. 2012 | Ron Schouten
Robert had been a liar, pure and simple, since childhood. He lied about little things, like what he had had for dinner the night before. And he lied about big things: where he had gone to college and having served in the military. Robert lied when he felt he had good reason to, whether it was to get a better job, impress women, or avoid getting in trouble. But he also lied simply to impress people. Lying. Dissembling. Prevaricating. They are all different labels for versions of the same…
January 23. 2012 | Joe Nowinski
Annette is in her late 40s and was recently diagnosed by her primary care physicians with mild depression. She told her doctor about her difficulty sleeping through the night, about her periodic crying spells, and about her general loss of interest and motivation. What she did not talk about during that visit, though, was her drinking, which is something that her husband recently voiced his concern about. Annette has been drinking at home, alone, on a daily basis for nearly a year, whereas…
January 20. 2012 | Joe Nowinski
Emily is an associate editor at a mid-sized publishing house who is starting to become aware—but only dimly aware–that her drinking might be a problem. She’s always been a diligent employee, working long hours to meet the deadlines that go hand-in-hand with her work. In fact, her job often takes priority over her marriage. Her husband is an easygoing guy, but he’s getting fed up with her missing dinner and not having the energy for sex. Emily senses that they are growing apart and…
