By MITCHELL ROSEN, The Press-Enterprise

According to Sigmund Freud, the definition of mental health is the ability to work and to love. I agree with Sigmund. The ability to love, although essential, is not enough.

Being able to enjoy one's own company appears to be a dying art.
I see men and women who would rather spend the night with someone they can barely tolerate than attempting to read a book or watch a movie alone. Personally, I see it as a sign of mental health to be able to find joy and relaxation in solitary ways.

As a marriage counselor, I am asked about intimacy in marriage. Many men and women will want to know: How often does a typical couple have sex? Is it once a day, once a week or once in a while?