

BREAKING THE DIVORCE CLICHE
This past Sunday I spent the day with Brayden, my stepdaughter (hate that word but more on that another time), my newborn baby girl,...


WHAT'S EATING YOU?
Most people think of weight loss as a body challenge. But the real work happens in the mind. A therapist and employee wellness consultant...


LOVE, ATTACHMENT & INDEPENDENCE
When we feel generally secure, that is, we are comfortable with closeness and confident about depending on loved ones, we are better at...


SURRENDERING WAS MY ONLY CHOICE
After nearly six years of being single, I finally found myself in a great relationship. He was incredibly sweet, kind, funny, creative,...

HOW TO HAVE A GOOD FIGHT: PART II
We now know that conflict in your relationship is not bad. In fact, with the right approach, fighting with your partner can bring you...


HOW TO HAVE A GOOD FIGHT
In my last blog we discussed the idea that conflict between partners, despite common belief, is not bad. In fact, if it’s done properly,...


WHEN LAUNDRY ISN'T JUST ABOUT THE LAUNDRY
Conflict is bad. This seems to be a universal truth. But let me fill you in on a little secret. This is not true. Conflict is not bad....

THE GOLDEN TOOLS FOR COMMUNICATION
Here’s what I know for certain. 85% of all couples who come to see me struggle with communication. Here’s why. Men and women are,...


WHAT WOMEN NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MEN
I seriously hesitated in writing this blog because I could foresee controversy and some taking offense to these words. It gave me pause...


COMPLETING THE TOOLS FOR ATTENTION
Welcome back! To bring you up to speed, here’s what you’ve missed. A HAPPY WIFE = HAPPY LIFE. When do you make your wife happy? ALL...