Coming Out

Last week I wrote about some of the good and bad of 2021 — but there was one “good” I forgot to mention: I was on some amazing podcasts with some badass women in 2021. And because I’m guessing you’re like me and run from work, to Zoom meetings, to ...

I appreciate having the opportunity to reflect on my year, find the hidden lesson that the universe attempted to teach me once, twice, sometimes as many as a dozen times (depending on how dense or astute a student I was). And, in identifying my lesson, I attempt to impart some ...

Q Dear Dr. Darcy, What is “emotional procrastination?” A When you have a loss in your life, whether it’s a break-up, getting fired from a job, or the loss of a loved one, to properly process it, you have to mourn it. But, most people try to skip this step ...

Hi Dr. Darcy. The holidays are always a little tricky with my husband and me. My parents were happily married when I was a child, and part of our holiday tradition was to visit various family members over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It was always fun being with family ...

Here’s a question I’ve been hearing a lot this year… Dr. Darcy, I feel like the worst person because I’m dreading the holidays this year. As much as I miss my family and friends back home, I appreciated the break from all the stress. I never realized how much money ...

Hi Dr. Darcy,  I need your help because I realize I don’t know how to pick partners. No matter how careful I am to look for red flags, it never ends well. They’re always unavailable no matter how I meet them or what they say in the beginning. Is there ...