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Frank Smith Pittman, III, M.D. (1935 – November 24, 2012) was an American psychiatrist and author. He wrote a regular column, "Ask Dr. Frank", which used to appear in ''Psychology Today''.〔(Ask Dr. Frank ), ''Psychology Today'', March/April 1994, p.1-3.〕 During his lifetime, he was a "widely quoted author"〔 of ''Man Enough: Fathers, Sons and the Search for Masculinity''〔''Man Enough: Fathers, Sons and the Search for Masculinity'', Frank Pittman, M.D., Perigee Trade; Reprint edition October 1, 1994, ISBN 0-399-51883-5 , ISBN 978-0-399-51883-6〕 and ''Private Lies: Infidelity and Betrayal of Intimacy''.〔''Private Lies: Infidelity and Betrayal of Intimacy'', Frank Pittman, M.D., W. W. Norton & Company; Reprint edition November 1990, ISBN 0-393-30707-7 , ISBN 978-0-393-30707-8〕 He was also author of books ''Grow Up!: How Taking Responsibility Can Make You a Happy Adult'',〔''Grow Up!: How Taking Responsibility Can Make You a Happy Adult'', Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press , ISBN 1-58238-040-6 , ISBN 978-1-58238-040-7 , July 30, 1999〕 and ''Turning Points: Treating Families in Transition and Crisis''.〔''Turning Points: Treating Families in Transition and Crisis'', Frank Pittman, M.D., A Norton Professional Book, (Hardcover), W. W. Norton & Company; 1st ed edition, May 1987, ISBN 0-393-70040-2 , ISBN 978-0-393-70040-4〕 Dr. Pittman practiced out of Atlanta, Georgia,〔〔''Publishers Weekly'', review, ''Private Lives'', 1988, Reed Business Information, Inc.〕 where he was active as a psychiatrist and family therapist from 1962 until his death in 2012.〔''Library Journal'', review, ''Grow Up!'', Demetria A. Harvin, Bronx, NY, Reed Business Information, Inc. "Pittman (Man Enough, Putnam, 1993) is straightforward and witty in his guide to what it really takes to become a responsible adult. Effectively using his 37 years as a psychiatrist and family therapist, his 14 years as a movie critic, his six years as an advice columnist, and his personal experience to illustrate his points..."〕 Both of Dr. Pittman's daughters are psychologists.〔(An Interview with Frank Pittman, MD ), by Victor Yalom, PhD, ''Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference'', 2000 (www.psychotherapy.net)〕 Infidelity was a central focus of Dr. Pittman's work. In a 1993 article for ''Psychology Today'', he wrote: In a 2000 interview, Dr. Pittman spoke about his view of "growing up." In 2003, Dr. Pittman was recognized with the Smart Marriages Impact Award at the annual conference of the Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education.〔"Impact Award Recipients 2001 - 2010," Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education.()〕 "To our leader, our compass, our chief, in gratitude for helping us understand what men and marriage are for - just how much each needs the other - Dr. Pittman died at his Atlanta home on November 24, 2012 of cancer.〔"Psychiatrist known for quick wit, therapy insights," Geshwiler, J.E.. Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 25, 2012.()〕 He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betsy Pittman, two daughters, Dr. Tina Wagers of Boulder, CO., and Dr. Virginia Pistilli of Portola, CA.; a son, Frank S. Pittman IV of Atlanta, GA; a sister, Joanna Fox of Cashiers, NC, and seven grandchildren.〔 ==Notable quotes==
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