Louis Vuitton? Gucci? Dolce and Gabbana? We all have baggage that we bring into a relationship…the only difference is that some people have designer bags! While we are joking about that last part (sort of) we do have a tendency to engage in unhealthy relationships, even when we want to … Read More
Is he interested?
Working primarily with females, I often have single females ask the million dollar question, “How do I know if he is into me?” To this, I offer several quick “rules of thumb” in efforts to help best answer this question. First rule of thumb: A guy will rarely go out … Read More
Dating…again?
Whether it is your friend, family member or you, we all know someone who has entered into a new relationship only days or weeks after a long term, intense relationship. While having someone new might be exciting and cause the sadness of the past break up to feel like it … Read More
Boundaries in Dating
Have you ever been in a dating relationship where you looked back and wondered where you went? Sometimes we get into relationships where we loose ourselves and don’t realize how much we have lost our voice, individualism, or perspective until we get out of the relationship. Others can tell us … Read More
Do You Need Anger Counseling?
Is It Good to ‘Let It All Hang Out’? Psychologists now say that this is a dangerous myth. Some people use this theory as a license to hurt others. Research has found that ‘letting it rip’ with anger actually escalates anger and aggression and does nothing to help you (or … Read More
What is Love?
Before I attempt to answer this age old question, I’ll start by first telling you what love is not: love is not the butterflies in our stomachs, the goosebumps when skin touches skin, the long day dreams and feelings of “walking on air.” It is not the racing heart, the … Read More
Happy Relationships – Part 2
10 Rules to Live by for a Happy Relationships… 6. I will take ownership of, and be completely accountable for my own feelings, thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors first, without shifting blame toward my significant other. 7. I will not attempt to control my significant other with sarcasm, rage, threats, … Read More
Happy Relationships – Part 1
10 Rules to Live by for a Happy Relationships… 1. I will communicate my expectations and not take it for granted that my significant other understands what I need or want. 2. I will verify my assumptions so that I have accurate information and feedback. 3. I will strive … Read More
