Single on Valentine’s Day? What Not to Do

01/26/24 • 15 min

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

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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

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How Can I Help? - with Dr. Gail Saltz - Single on Valentine’s Day? What Not to Do

Transcript

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Bees are challenging times, but you don't have to navigate them alone. Welcome to how can I Help? I'm doctor Gail Saltz. I'm a clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, the psychoanalyst, and best selling author, and I'm here every week to answer your most pressing questions, hopefully with understanding, insight and advice. Being single during a time in your life when you wish you were part of a couple can