Have you ever dated this man? When you first met him, he seemed like the quintessential gentleman (with a touch of swag). He's sweet, showers you with compliments, and communicates with you consistently. But there's a dark side to this "nice guy," and if you stay in a relationship with him, it could lead you to pain. I call him "Mr. Angry Nice Guy," and there are 5 signs to … [Read more...]
The Best Relationship Advice You’ll Ever Get Will Not Come from Your Counselor
I recently met with some counselors, LMFTs (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists) and other professionals in the area of love, marriage and family relationships. We discussed something that is key to our success with clients—how the client is the expert of their life. As experts of their own lives, they already know what they need to do, the desired result of that action … [Read more...]
3 Urban Legends that Will Block You from Real Love if You Continue to Believe Them
If you've been dating for any length of time you've probably heard things like: "You have to love yourself before you can love someone else." "A relationship can't heal you. Become whole first and then look for love." "Work on yourself before you even think about getting married." Well, what if I told you these truisms were actually urban legends that can block … [Read more...]
Keep Your Man Happy with 10 Valuable Lessons I Learned from Other Wives
I watch people and I ask questions. My family sometimes calls it nosy, but I proudly claim it’s curiosity. I am curious about why other people do what they do. I sometimes copy what I see successful people do, because I too want to be successful. I’m not just speaking of success in business, but in life in general, motherhood and being a wife. I emulate what I see has benefited … [Read more...]