The word boundaries comes up a lot, especially when I am talking to someone about their parents. As you know if you’ve been following me for a while, this is my topic of choice, the parent topic (or those that raised you.) It’s #1 for ... READ MORE
Category: love
Do you avoid getting truly vulnerable? Here’s how to know…
Vulnerability in relationships is a tricky thing. When it comes to love I hear from a lot of women, “I got vulnerable and I got burned, so why would I do it again?” I totally get what they mean, and here’s what they are missing when it ... READ MORE
Can we control how hurt we feel?
Last Summer, I took a pregnancy test and it was positive. It wasn’t something I expected but when I saw the word pregnant on the test, I was elated. So happy in ways I absolutely didn’t expect. We hadn’t been really trying because ... READ MORE
Unblock your karmic path
When she was little and looked around her home, she immediately knew where to put the sofa, where the art pieces should be placed and what colors to paint the walls. She also loved painting on canvas. She was born with these natural ... READ MORE
You’re allowed to fall in love as many times as you want
My friend looked at me and asked, “Is it okay that I’m falling in love with him?” She was looking for permission to dive into a feeling that is so exhilarating and intoxicating. She was also terrified, giving herself permission to fall ... READ MORE
Why it’s so hard to tell someone you like them
I was talking to my client the other day, let’s call her Neely. Neely’s been seeing a guy over the last 6 months but just as friends. In the last couple of months, it’s become clear to her that she really likes him and wants more than ... READ MORE
Why getting him to pursue you is not the answer
Yesterday, a single friend asked me.. “There’s this guy I’m interested in, and we’ve gone out a couple of times. He’s been traveling a lot and he hasn’t kept in touch. But I will say, when I do reach out he quickly writes me back, and ... READ MORE
Lead with love even if you risk getting hurt.
One of the biggest problems I see facing us in love is that we are terrified of getting hurt, feeling pain, or of making a mistake. This fear keeps us feeling comfortable and safe, and yet leaves us unfulfilled and in a state of ... READ MORE
Ever felt your walls go up?
One of my best guy friends, Matt, was set up on a date with Sarah by his Aunt. Sarah looked up Matt on Facebook and Matt looked up Sarah, and they were both interested in being introduced, so Matt’s Aunt made that happen. Matt made the ... READ MORE
The one conversation that will scare and transform you…
Two weeks ago I sent you an email about how the mother of one of my closest friends was dying of cancer. And how, in the last couple of months I guided my friend to ask her Mom questions about their relationship, so that my friend ... READ MORE