Relationships & Communication
What Harry Potter Teaches Us About True Love
Last weekend, I was catching up on a little Oprah –thank goodness for DVR– when I came upon her interview with J.K. Rowling, the genius behind the Harry Potter franchise. The seven books in the series ...
What’s Your Hot Dog Factor?
“I absolutely HATE those intolerant people!” Notice anything oxymoronic in the above sentence? In a recent session, Julia grumbled that the dating scene in New York was so miserable that she wanted OU ...
“I Do” But I Don’t Understand You: The Married Girl’s Guide to Understanding Men – Part 2
In the first part of this series, I suggested treating marriage licenses more like driver's licenses, with minimum practice hours and the ability to demonstrate a basic understanding men being bridal ...
Are You Too Tired to Have Angelina Jolie’s Life?
The other day, a new client walked into my coaching office. "What do you want to see happen in the next 6 months?" I asked. "I want to be an actress like Angelina Jolie." She said. "But I'm stuck in a ...
“I Do” But I Don’t Understand You: The Married Girl’s Guide to Understanding Men-Part 1
Sometimes I think that obtaining a marriage license should be more like obtaining a driver's license. The DMV (the Department of Marriage Vows) could require couples to log a certain number of practi ...
It’s Not You, It’s Me: Relationship Advice For Commitment Phobia
Okay, guys- humor me and take a quick commitment quiz. Do your relationships typically last for less than a few months? Do you usually find deal-breaking flaws in your love interests? Do you distance ...
The Top 3 Marriage Mistakes Every Couple Makes
“Marriage is a mistake every man should make.” -George Jessel Making mistakes is a regular part of married life. Why else would patience, forgiveness, and understanding be such popular wedding vow th ...
Your Break-Up Alarm Clock: Knowing When To End a Relationship
When I meet with single women looking to find love, one of the first things I do is size up the quality of their break-up alarm clock. You know, the little siren in every woman's heart that goes off ...
Love Is Not a Life Saver: Save Yourself and Your Marriage
On a recent trip to the beach, I took a quick dip to cool off and ended up getting caught in the current; the more I paddled toward the shore, the further it seemed to drift away. Trying not to panic ...