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 […]
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The most difficult thing about parenting a toddler, and what it teaches us about creating stronger relationships
One thing my almost 2-year old has come to really enjoy is throwing. Naturally, when he throws sand and it lands in food or in someone’s personal space, it is not appreciated. Or when he throws dinner on the floor, I try to draw the line. I have to teach him “right from wrong” and put […]
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 […]
What my grocery store reminded me about relationships
Having recently converted from a proud New Yorker to a proud New Englander (the NY Giants still rule at the Caddells’), one thing I have become unbelievably grateful for is my local grocery store. For anyone from New England, it goes without saying: The Market Basket is where it’s at in terms of groceries. Good […]
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 […]