The stories people tell each other, and themselves, have always had great power. Throughout history, the myths and legends passed down through generations have guided the behaviors and thoughts of countless people. Our cultural myths are how we learn right from wrong. They teach us how to operate, what to think, hope for, imagine, and [read more]
The Golden Rule of Self-Love—Do For Yourself as You’d Do for Your Pet
It shocks me that a quick Google search of “self-love” synonyms yields only negative results. Pomposity. Conceitedness. Vanity. Even narcissism. These terms actually mean the opposite of self-love and reflect an absence of true regard for self. It is a sad state of affairs when so many of us of the human persuasion lack the [read more]
Making the Move: Considering Cohabitation (Part 2)
So you have decided to do it: live together. That’s what my client Karen and her boyfriend, Jared, decided too. Last week I wrote about things to think about when making the decision. This week we’ll look at a few things to think about—both big and small—when you are planning the big move. Practical considerations: [read more]
Wouldn’t it Be Nice to Live Together? Considering Cohabitation (Part 1)
People in love often, though not always, dream about moving in together at some point. Now that there’s no more social stigma about cohabiting, it’s much easier to go for it. Still, it’s not a simple decision to make. When my client Karen had been dating Jared for almost a year, she called me for [read more]
Bon Voyage! Taking Your First Trip Together
It’s summertime. For many, thoughts turn to vacation time, and ways to enjoy the good weather and long hours of daylight. If you’ve been dating awhile but have not taken a trip together, maybe it’s time to explore some new destinations as a couple. Planning and embarking on a vacation together is exciting. Don’t let [read more]
Be You—How Caitlyn Jenner Has a Lesson for All of Us
This week’s blog is from guest blogger, Vanessa Park, a brilliant writer and editor with her own business, VKP Editing. She has clients all over the country for whom she ghost writes, edits, and consults. Vanessa also writes her own personal blog, Spiralwoman.com. Imagine loving someone enough to marry him, or her. And yet every [read more]
How to Change Your Dating Experience for the Better
By the time Dave came to me for help, he was convinced that loneliness and disappointment were his destiny. He was deeply demoralized. So much so that he was determined to prove me wrong when I told him there was a way to turn things around and find dating success. I asked him, “Do you [read more]
Happily Ever After: Are Your Relationship Expectations Realistic?
Are you unlucky in love? Do your relationships never seem “good enough” to last? Do your partners invariably let you down? Maybe your expectations are unrealistic. Jeannie called me to set up an appointment two months after her last break-up. Though the wounds were still fresh, she was eager to get my help to, as [read more]