Category: love

buzz word “boundaries”

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

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

Feeling Sad

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

Kavita standing on the beach reflecting

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