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Helen Smith
Helen Smith is a psychologist specializing in forensic issues in Knoxville, Tennessee, and blogs at drhelen.blogspot.com.
Ask Dr. Helen: Do Husbands Owe Wives Post-Childbirth ‘Push Presents?’
A recent survey found 55% of pregnant mothers expected a "push present" from their husband. Is it appropriate and what does it say about a woman who insists on getting such a gift?
Ask Dr. Helen: Are Men Keeping Other Men Down?
Male judges who deny men access to their kids, male professors who bypass men for tenure, and certain male presidents who sexually harass women all help fuel anti-male bias.
Ask Dr. Helen: Living Like One of the Guys
Ditching a pocketbook for a wallet sounds like a great idea. But where do you put your chapstick and loose change?
Ask Dr. Helen: Are Hybrid Owners All That…?
Do our choices in cars really reflect our true personality traits? That's what they say, but Dr. Helen Smith isn't sure.
Ask Dr. Helen: When Wife Out-Earns Hubby
Increasingly, women are bringing in bigger bucks than their partners. How do wives cope with a wounded male ego? Dr. Helen Smith tackles the issue -- and solicits suggestions from the guys.
Ask Dr. Helen: Single Men in Never-Neverland
Why do today's men run from commitment -- indefinitely delaying settling down in a marriage they take seriously, and having kids? Dr. Helen Smith asks whether they are indeed pampered eternal adolescents more interested in exploding toilets and video games than real life.
Ask Dr. Helen: The 47-Year-Old Virgin
Middle-aged virgins are not necessarily the stuff of comedy. Choosing to wait is just fine, writes Dr. Helen Smith -- unless past sexual abuse or a debilitating lack of confidence is making the choice for you.
Ask Dr. Helen: Should Men Be Kicked Out of the Church Nursery?
There's a double standard in our society when it comes to sexual abuse, writes Dr. Helen Smith, who reminds readers of the fact that many choose to overlook: women also commit sexual offenses against children.
Ask Dr. Helen: Should Women Get Married?
Dr. Helen Smith's column, Should Men Get Married? caused quite a stir. Now she looks at the other side of the coin - and offers some tips for women on improving the odds of happiness if they do step up to the altar.
Ask Dr. Helen: Home For The Holidays From Hell
Not everyone looks forward to sitting around the Thanksgiving table with their extended family, notes PJM advice columnist Dr. Helen Smith - particularly those whose politics differ from members of the clan. She offers a food-fight prevention survival guide.
