I see it all the time: Women doing incredible things in business but settling for mediocre relationships. When a woman in business mentions to a female colleague about a rift in her relationship, the advice I hear from the choir of really well meaning women entrepreneurs is usually similar to the following: Do some forgiveness […]
Change/Growth
I was embarrassed, disappointed in myself and ashamed
You know those feelings that come over you when you do something really stupid like back the car out of the garage too fast and rip the mirror off? That’s what I’m talking about. The mirror fell to the ground, shattered, and a ton of ugly wires and parts stuck out of the car. I […]
To have loved and lost…is it really better than never having loved at all?
“We’re born alone, we die alone. End of story.” That’s what, let’s call him, “John,” explained to me, arms tightly crossed, sitting next to his stiff lipped wife. He had built a wall around him. When we took a broader look at his life, it became evident that there was no one who actually ever looked out for him […]
Self-love: Why I’m over it
More and more I am hearing about the importance of self-love. It’s everywhere. Whether it’s a 30-day self-love challenge, 10 steps to loving yourself or another person marrying herself on Facebook, I’m over it. You’ve probably heard it too, and like many, you may subscribe to these ideas: “Love yourself first, and then you’ll get the […]
Slow down to go faster
One of the best tricks in the books about how to get your relationship off the rocks and into a better place is to slow down. Couples often seek help from an expert when the situation is urgent. In fact, research shows that the average couple tolerates 6 years of distress before seeking help. SIX YEARS. […]
Your success with love: Start here
Perhaps you have never seen a healthy relationship. Maybe your parents’ relationship was a mess, divorce was all around you, or you have never known two real live humans who were happily in love with each other over the long haul. Do you live your life settling for a second rate relationship? Maybe that translates […]