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How To Make Good Decisions When You Feel Guilty

I hear this all the time: How can I make a decision without feeling guilty? How can I say no and not feel like a bad wife, child, mother, or friend? Guilt impedes decision-making. It clouds your judgment and keeps...

My Lessons on Letting Go

If you learn to let go, your life will take off. The idea of letting things go in our life sounds so sad, but I’m going to address these one by one, because it is actually the holding on that...

How Your Masculine Energy Is Affecting Your Relationship

So many of my clients complain that their men aren't showing up for them in the way they want. What I'm going to talk about may feel controversial to some, but as independent and feminist as I am in my...

10 Apps for Long-Distance Couples to Stay Connected

Guest Post, written by Farlyn Lucas Sometimes, work throws our relationships a curveball by making distance a thing temporarily. Careers like corporate employees, or in healthcare like traveling nurses, can face unpredictable work schedules. Without communication technology, this often puts...

Professional Tips To Emotionally Get Over A Divorce After A Long Marriage

Guest Post, written by Arlene Westcott No one goes into a marriage thinking they'll ever have to face a divorce. Regardless of the reason, divorce can shake the whole constitution one has built a lot of time and effort on....

6 Ways to Cope with Grief in a Marriage

Guest Post, written by Sarah Kessler One of the best parts of marriage is that you face challenges as a team. And one of the hardest things we face in life is the loss of someone we love. When grief...

Laughter and the Strong Woman- Using Laughter as a Form of Self Care

Philosopher and psychologist, William James said,  “We don’t laugh because we’re happy, we are happy because we laugh.” He understood, more than a century ago- laughter makes us feel good. Today, we’re still exploring the many health benefits and embracing concepts...

Are You Doing Boundaries Wrong?

I notice that some people who recognize the importance of boundaries seem to be missing the mark when it comes to erecting healthy ones. I had a conversation with someone online that quickly took a wrong turn. Her response to...

Your Two Competing Drives That Sabotage Your Relationship

Did you know that when you are interacting in your relationships, you have two competing internal parts that influence your interactions? It’s often why relationships feel so complicated. And to further muddle things up, your partner also has two competing...

Making Joint Decisions in Your Relationship When You’d Rather Not

Decisions are tough to make when you’re single. They’re doubly tough when you’re a couple. Toss in a little conflict and they can feel downright impossible.  And it’s no surprise that you don’t agree. If you subscribe to the idea...