Marriage can be a surprisingly lonely place. When your voice is not being heard, your problems are not being solved. You become afraid of rocking the boat; you may feel as though you are in this relationship by yourself. It can be isolating and disheartening, and that’s no way to spend your life. But you are not alone. You have an
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Getting the Relationship You Want
In every relationship, there comes a point at which you must decide whether to go beyond casual to committed or end it and move on. In other words, fish or cut bait. Perhaps you’ve been there more times than you can count, thinking you’re starting a great relationship, only to discover they weren’t the right one. Rather than beating yourself
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This is such an exciting time – sharing your news with others elicits hugs, happiness, and congratulations. There is so much to do before the big day! And it’s going to be a wedding like nobody’s ever seen. The dress, the cake, the party… Hold on! Bridezillas and outrageous dress shopping make for entertaining TV, but smart couples know that
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The wedding was off the hook – people still talk about the beautiful ceremony, the amazing reception, and the picture-perfect pair you made. Among your friends and family, you are THE couple – the one that will make it: in love, happy, and strong. But a perfect wedding doesn’t mean you have the secrets to a happy marriage. It’s easy
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You have come to the heartbreaking decision to end your marriage. Regardless of whether you or your partner made the first move, it is now your move to position yourself to not only recover but thrive after this major life event. Now is the time to figure out how to enjoy life after divorce. Whether you have been married only
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Couples Corner Getting the Relationship You Want
You’ve decided that you are a couple, dating exclusively, maybe even talking about marriage. Great relationships take effort and attention. Despite the fairy tales we heard as children, true love is a product of honesty, kindness, and respect. To be one of those couples who care, keep these tips in mind to strengthen your relationship. Take Your Time When you
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Overcoming A Broken Relationship
Every week, I hear from a broken-hearted woman struggling after a breakup. The man she loved, the one she thought was THE one, cheated on her. It breaks my heart to hear the pain and sadness behind her words. “Why me? Was I not enough? I loved him, how could he do this?” When you are bogged down by a
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I see so many beautiful, talented women who are spending all their energy trying to be someone else. They are afraid they aren’t enough on their own, so they try to change their appearance to look like a model or superstar. They try to hide the very characteristics that make them unique. This only addresses half the issue. There is
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It would be great if we could envision the life we want today, and tomorrow it becomes a reality. But life does not work that way. If we want a successful life, we have to put in the time and effort. The following are my four P’s of success, and they are powerfully vital to having the life you want.
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Getting the Relationship You Want
What would you do to become irresistible? For some women, there is no limit they would spend, no length they won’t go. While determination is good, there needs to be a balance. You are worthy and have so much more to offer than your outer appearance. A Common Conversation Shondra and I were having coffee when her cell phone rang.
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