What are the most important words you will ever utter? Some people may think I’m talking about the words: “pass the wine,” but no. I mean the words “I love you.” The words “I love you” are indeed small, but have the potential to change our lives by plunging us into endorphin-soaked happiness, or creating [read more]
Taking a Dating Break: Why?
Is this you? You believe that you have a good sense of who you are, you know what you want and need in a relationship, you even have a dating strategy, but you are taking a break from dating, or considering it. Why? As with most life decisions, examining motives is always a good idea. [read more]
5 Signs You are Dating a Rebounder
My client Jade met someone perfect online. She could not believe her luck. Keith seemed custom designed to fit her dating needs and wants. They exchanged a few emails, chatted on the phone, and since things continued to look oh-so-hopeful, they met face to face for a coffee date. Bingo! Chemistry? Check. Comfort and mutual [read more]
Are You Dating a Selfish Person?
Feeling a little invisible in your relationship? Wondering why your date’s version of give and take has a lot more take than give (which leaves you making up the difference)? Maybe you need to assess how you show up in your relationship, and whether you are looking out for yourself enough. On the other hand, [read more]
Loss of Self: Love Doesn’t Mean You Have to Disappear
My client, Alexandrea, has a story that speaks to a not uncommon relationship problem. Read it, and see if it rings any bells for you. Alexandrea knows she has a lot of love to give. She longs for a relationship that fulfills her and to which she can give her all. In her pursuit of [read more]
First Impressions
Have you ever read the first page of a book in a bookstore (if you still buy books that way, that is!) and decided not to buy it? It might have been a really great book, but you didn’t want to take the chance and spend the time to read 50 pages. It takes at [read more]
Live Your Truth—Don’t Settle for Less Than You Deserve
Desiring human connection and love is normal and healthy. Too often our longing for those things gets in the way of living an authentic life. If you think you are not living a life that aligns with your true value, read on. But first, try not to judge yourself, and do not despair. How you [read more]
Lovers to Friends? Should You Stay Friends after a Break-up?
“Let’s just be friends.” Four words dreaded by anyone who’s been in a fading or unequal relationship with what turns out to be a short shelf life. The comedic English singing duo, Rocky and Balls, sing about it quite hilariously in this video: Though the whole topic is superb fodder for a strange variety [read more]