Money problems are said to erode many a relationship. You’ve likely heard it too: Financial problems are the #1 cause of divorce. I disagree. In this post, I share why we see money and love so often butting heads, and a few things you can do about it so that you’ll never have to be a […]
Love
Codependent or Compassionate?
Have you ever done a favor for someone you care about that’s a bit out of your way, and you ask yourself, “am I being codependent, or compassionate?” Maybe it FEELS good to help someone out, and you still wonder: “Am I being codependent, or compassionate?” It’s even convenient to help someone out with something, […]
Create a new world, with love
Nothing grows people like love. And because we’re wired for love, it calls us to step up. It forces us to look at ourselves in new ways, undo old patterns that once served to protect us and open ourselves up. “The moon has become a dancer at this festival of love. This dance of light, This […]
What side of HOPE do you live on?
Hope is an interesting concept. I’ll never forget when I worked at a group home with foster kids, young women who had all experienced trauma of some kind… One of these girls sat down with me and expressed to me how she refuses to entertain hope, how it was the most dangerous thing there was, […]
RelationTip Tuesday – How to Apologize in a Way That Matters
Welcome to RelationTip Tuesday! You need to apologize — you know you screwed up and you’re genuinely remorseful. So, how can you apologize in a way that truly matters, and hopefully gets through to your partner? Press play to find out! Was this week’s tip helpful for you? Let me know in the comments below. Cheers […]
The Power of Celebration
Because of how of our brains are wired, many of us can be quick to criticize what’s wrong and neglect the celebration of what’s right. This becomes problematic because we typically get more of what we pay attention to. For example, a couple may get through a tremendously stressful experience as a united force, when […]