Whether you’re looking for practical advice on navigating tough conversations, insights on rebuilding trust after a setback, or tips for recognizing red flags in your relationship—this blog is your go-to resource. Here, you'll find relatable, no-nonsense content that speaks to your experiences and helps you on your journey to healing and connection.
Creating A Life You Love Getting the Relationship You Want Quote of the Week
Marilyn Monroe once said, “I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.” This quote is a powerful reminder that real love isn’t about perfection—it’s about embracing someone
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Creating A Life You Love Quote of the Week
Life is messy, my friends. It’s unpredictable, complicated, and far from perfect—and that’s exactly what makes it so real. We all carry stories that don’t follow a neat timeline. We stumble through heartbreak, wrestle with decisions we can’t take back, and sometimes feel like we’re holding it all together with nothing but hope and grace. Life is Messy But here’s
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Creating A Life You Love How to Move On The Art of Letting Go
You’ve heard it before: The truth will set you free. In life, dishonesty is not just about the little white lies we tell to our friends (“No, really, you look great in that dress!”) or co-workers (“I’m definitely not looking for a new job. I love it here.”). Dishonesty is also the little white lies that we tell ourselves. It’s
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Creating A Life You Love The Art of Letting Go
We all have regrets: I should have quit my job years ago… I would be so much more successful if my parents were supportive of me… I could be happily married by now if I’d broken up with him years ago. Do any of those sound familiar? During the process of letting go, you have been thinking about who you
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Creating A Life You Love The Art of Letting Go
Have you thought a little bit about your life? What you want, what you need? Who you wish to be? If you are just joining us, you probably haven’t given those questions much thought. This is part two of my five-part series on The Art of Letting Go. If you have not done so, visit my piece on reflection, and
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Creating A Life You Love The Art of Letting Go
Maybe it’s work. You loathe the idea of walking into the office each morning, you can’t stand your boss and the job is beyond boring. Or maybe it is your partner. You are constantly worried about saying the wrong thing or you have just grown so tired of being criticized. The emotional intimacy is disappearing and the physical intimacy is
Read MoreAdvice for Heartbroken Women Getting the Relationship You Want Overcoming A Broken Relationship
Yes, you read that correctly: If your partner strays, all hope is not lost. There is a silver lining to infidelity. You may find that difficult to believe. Many people tend to see infidelity as a relationship’s death sentence… or at least, the beginning of the end. I assure you, cheating does not have to ruin a relationship. But to
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Getting the Relationship You Want Rebuilding A Relationship Relationship Quiz
As a marriage counselor, I’ve worked with all types of couples. I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly. And after several sessions, I’ve seen the good turn to great, the bad turn to good and the ugly turn to surprisingly wonderful. With my years of experience, I’ve created a couple’s therapy quiz to help others do a health
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Relationships are complicated. It doesn’t matter if you are married, in a committed partnership, black, white, straight, or gay. Being in a relationship with another human being is rewarding… and frustrating. And quite honestly, same sex couples face many of the same issues as straight couples: poor communication, family drama, trust issues, and financial problems. Same Sex Relationships Face Additional
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Getting the Relationship You Want Relationship Quiz
You go to the doctor when you feel physically ill. Head to the dentist when you have a toothache. You go to church when you feel spiritually weak. But what do you do about the ups and downs of your emotions? What about your emotional health? What is Emotional Health? Emotional health is your ability to feel and express your
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