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Ask for What You Need

Dear Penina, I’m writing to you today with a question that’s been on my mind recently. As someone who values both tradition and meaningful gestures, I was a little disappointed this Chanukah when my husband didn’t give me a gift. Now, before I go any further, I want to emphasize that he is, without a […]

Connecting to a Daughter-in-Law

Dear Penina, About a year ago, our son got married to a wonderful young woman. The couple is very happy, but I have a difficult time connecting with my daughter-in-law. I have tried many things — sending her gifts, taking her out for coffee or dinner, calling to check in — but nothing seems to […]

Welcome to Dear Penina

Life’s most precious moments unfold through our relationships—as mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, friends and professionals. Juggling these roles isn’t just about wearing different hats, it’s a balancing act of responsibilities and relationships. Drawing from both my professional and personal journey, I’m thrilled to launch this column to help you in navigating life’s most meaningful relationships. […]

Stop Asking for Your Needs to be Met

One bit of advice that’s emerged from the last 50 years of the personal development movement is to ask for our needs to be met. As a therapist, it drives me crazy. Of course, it’s not the asking that’s bad. It’s the how of it that mucks it all up. Because in the very moment […]

How I Saved My Marriage

I prayed as I walked in the door to a cold wife who barely even acknowledged me. That night, as we lay in our bed, inches from each other yet miles apart, the inspiration came. I knew what I had to do.