Friends With Money: How Not to Resent Them

When a wealth gap opens between you and a friend, it's hard not to be envious or try frantically to keep up. Dr. Saltz tells how to tame those feelings, and keep the relationship intact.

How Can I Persuade My Daughter Not to Be a Teen-Age Bride?

A mother whose daughter wants to marry young knows that love doesn’t conquer all. Dr. Saltz tells her how to get the message across while still being supportive.

When the Pain is Real, But the Disease Isn’t

Make no mistake: hypochondriacs are definitely suffering—especially from the constant worry about the conditions they think they might have. Negative test results won't necessarily banish the anxiety, but Dr. Saltz reveals what does work.

Just Because We’re Ex-Spouses, Does That Mean We Can’t Be Friends?

Co-parenting is one thing, but what are the consequences when you develop a deep friendship with your ex? Dr. Saltz helps a listener navigate this tricky and often uncomfortable territory.

The Case for Having More Sex

Too many couples are having too little sex, says Dr. Saltz. She tells how to restart your sex life--because it’s good for your physical  health, your mental health, and the health of your relationship.

The Single-Parent’s Guide to Guilt-Free Dating

Yes, it’s hard to juggle time-restricted schedules, and you may worry that you’re shortchanging your child, but you, and your kids, will benefit when you enjoy a strong, adult relationship, says Dr. Saltz.

Single on Valentine’s Day? What Not to Do

Don’t believe the Valentine's hype, says Dr. Saltz. Don’t fall back into old, bad relationship habits. And do remember that love doesn’t come only in heart-shaped red packages

A New Year’s Resolution That Will Never, Ever Work

A listener’s boyfriend wanted her to make a joint resolution with him: They would each vow to lose 10 pounds in 2024. Dr. Saltz reveals why that type of resolution is doomed to failure—and tells what does work when you’re plotting new goals for the new year.

Dealing With Family Gaslighting Around the Holidays

When a woman suffers from a family member's regular gaslighting at the holidays Dr. Saltz advises how to halt that behavior in its tracks and get the holiday back on a better footing.

When Friends Betray Friends

Few things are as hurtful as learning that someone you thought was your friend has betrayed your trust—whether it’s bad-mouthing you, sharing your private info with the world or cutting you off socially. Dr. Saltz tells how to get past the resulting self-doubt and determine whether this is a relati…