Be Kind to Humankind
Did you know that Aug. 25-31 has been designated “Be Kind to Humankind Week”? I find that both wonderful and sad at the same time—wonderful because it is great to […]
Category: Relationships
Social Wellness Month
July was declared Social Wellness Month designed by mental health professionals to underscore the importance of strengthening relationships and to empower people to prioritize their own mental health. There is […]
Are You Struggling in Your Relationship Over Differences
As a couple’s counselor, I have noticed some patterns with my clients that can lead to challenges and they center around misunderstood differences. When two people fall in love, commit […]
Time for Pride
In 1978, I graduated from high school and set off on a grand adventure of moving six hours away from home to attend college. When I saw an organization on […]
Nurturing Relationships: Building and Strengthening Connection in the Spring
While I believe in nurturing relationships all year long, it’s nice to place a focus on nurturing them in the spring. As everything comes out of hibernation and starts to […]
Single by Choice: Is It for You?
As we wrap up February and the Month of Love, I wanted to write to bring legitimacy to the lifestyle choice people make to be single by choice. I am […]
3-Steps to Survive an Affair
When I did the research for my Secrets of Happy Couples book, I learned that 87% of the respondents had answered that they had never had an intimate relationship outside […]
Seasons of Love
Some links may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these. When working to make sense of complicated […]
Double-Check Your Perceptions
I was recently reminded of how faulty our perceptions can be, particularly in our relationships and especially in our digital communication. Perception is affected by so many variables, starting with […]
Family of the Heart
With the holiday season approaching, many of us are making plans to be with family or are longing for family and unable to get home. While this is true for […]
