How Self-Abandonment Erodes Your Self-Esteem (And What to Do About It)
Imagine what it would be like, to live your life, rooted in the belief that above all else your presence matters more…
You, my friend, are dating down.
You’ve heard it before right? That’s not really it though, you’re just not willing to settle! I mean, the men you date are lovely people… attractive, smart, funny… you’ve even gotten serious with a few…
Say No Without the Guilt Hangover: A Boundary Recovery Guide
Learning to say no without the guilt is not an easy task for most of us… Picture this: The phone rings, you see the caller ID and immediately avert your eyes, pretending you didn’t see…
How to Stop Dating Emotionally Unavailable Men
It’s time to stop dating emotionally unavailable men and find the love you deserve. Emotionally unavailable relationships can be intoxicating… until they’re excruciating. You get pulled in by the potential, but always feel like you’re…
How to tell if someone is emotionally unavailable.
Emotional unavailability isn’t always cold or avoidant. Sometimes it looks like charm. Control. Or being so independent that no one ever really gets in. This is Part 2 of a 3-part series on emotionally unavailable…
Don’t be a dick.
Recently I was having a conversation with a colleague of mine about why people can sometimes, on a dime, turn into a jerk. We were talking about the hard to catch and hard to deal…
Why relationships feel so hard (even when you’re doing everything right.)
If you’ve ever asked yourself why relationships feel so hard – even when you think you’re doing all the right things – you’re not alone. You try. You care. You show up. And still… things…
Use your words – you gotta speak up.
Let’s finally address the BS idea that “if they really cared, they’d just know.” Seriously. It’s in every rom-com book, movie, or play ever written. That moment towards the end right before the happily-ever-after moment….
Boundaries: a game changing conversation in your relationship.
Generally, when I start talking about boundaries, people mentally check out of the conversation. Even though everyone’s heard they’re supposed to set them, knowing what your boundaries are, can be tough. On top of that,…
How to Fight Fair in a Relationship (and Why Ground Rules Create More Connection)
Learning to fight fair will create better connection in your relationships. At least once a week I speak with a client about how to have a tough conversation with someone they’re in a relationship with….
