by David Bowman, LMFT | Jan 15, 2025 | Featured, General
As children, we have no choice but to emulate our parents and caregivers. That is how we humans learn and grow. As our world view expands, we imbibe the norms and values of the culture around us without even knowing we are doing it. Even when we finally become aware...
by David Bowman, LMFT | Jan 2, 2025 | Family, Father Figutres, Featured, Gay, Men's Issues
Over the years, I have seen many male clients, of all sexualities, and it has become obvious to me that the majority of them had absent fathers (or father figures), that is, absent in one way or another. While many grew up with physically absent fathers, others had...
by David Bowman, LMFT | Aug 31, 2024 | Featured, LGBT, Life Coaching, Men's Issues, Therapy, Women's Issues
Readers of this blog may be surprised by my sudden reappearance in this space. The truth is that over the past three years I have focused my writing and spare time on finishing a project that has been in the works for me for over 10 years. My online course and e-book...
by David Bowman, LMFT | Feb 3, 2021 | Couples, COVID, Dating, Relationships, Singles
For both singles and couples, long periods of isolation or cocooning with just one or two others has taken an unexpected emotional toll. This two-part article examines a few of the ways, some healthy and some questionable—though understandable—that we cope with our...
by David Bowman, LMFT | Feb 3, 2021 | Couples, COVID, Dating, Relationships, Singles
For both singles and couples, long periods of isolation or cocooning with just one or two others have taken an unexpected emotional toll. This two-part article examines a few of the ways, some healthy and some questionable—though understandable—that we cope with our...