We’re born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we’re not alone. – Orson Welles That quote pretty much sums up the mainstream ideology that I see on a regular basis. Independence, autonomy, self-sufficiency – that’s what everyone seems […]
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Striving for our highest potential
I have always been obsessed with our vast human potential. That’s why I went to graduate school to study psychology in the first place. I was enthralled by idea that we use such a small percentage of our potential on a regular basis. I wanted to learn how to help people do better, defy their own expectations, and […]
Love is no longer a mystery: It just makes sense
This morning in the car I listened to the one & only Dr. Sue Johnson speak on HuffPost Live about how love makes sense. I have had the privilege of training with Sue Johnson and have seen her present live numerous times, and every time this woman speaks, I am filled with more reverence for […]
Scared to death in your relationship?
For many people in relationships, it’s not such a Happy Halloween. In fact, many individuals feel scared to death in their relationships. Perhaps this resonates with you? You’re with someone, but something’s just not right. You can’t see eye to eye. You don’t understand each other; you don’t feel understood. In fact, you might […]
How To Get Off The Toxic Relationship Merry-Go-Round
I wish it were as simple as a blog post to get off the toxic merry-go-round, but hopefully this entry will help shed some light on this all too common problem that so many people face: jumping from one bad relationship to the next. Here’s the deal: As humans, we’re all creatures of habit. We […]
Am I Un-Datable?
Finally we can feel spring in the air here in NYC – the days are getting longer and the sun is shining brighter. March is a fantastic month. Spring also means that love is on the brain for many of us. When love is on the brain, with spring around the corner as a single […]
