Category Archives: Relationships (other)

WHY THEY CHEAT – Infidelity Part 2

You name it.   Accident, just happened, didn’t mean to, don’t know how it happened… I’ve heard it all.   But I’ve also been present when clients discuss their fears, shame, feeling alone.   Sometimes the one cheated on encourages this behavior by … Continue reading

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Talking Points on Infidelity – Part 1

You have heard the saying, “It takes two to tango.”   This applies to all relationships, the good and the bad.   Answer me this: If your relationship is going well you share in that – why would you not believe you … Continue reading

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Product of your upbringing

In what way are you most/least like your parents? … and what would you change? Have you ever heard yourself say, “I’ll never be like my mother.”   or “My dad used to tell me…”?   We bring lessons of our childhood … Continue reading

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Surviving the Empty Nest

Empty Nest Syndrome is the moment you realize it’s time to say goodbye to your “children” and welcome the adult you have helped them become.   This is a natural part of life, a transition not just for you but for … Continue reading

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Dating after Divorce

You just got divorced, or perhaps you’ve been single again for a while.   When is the right time to get involved again?  How do you know you are ready to get in another relationship? Believe it or not but there … Continue reading

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Too Sensitive?

To those who have been accused of being too sensitive. You are a breath of fresh air for those who aren’t sensitive at all!

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The Art of a Family Meeting

Does your family feel like it is moving in all different directions?   Do you even wonder who is on first in your house?   Feel like you are repeating yourself but missed an essential family member in delivering the message?! Family … Continue reading

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Remembering My Father

I received an early morning phone call on 3/28/12 that my father (69) passed away.   It was a bit of a surprise; he had survived several risky surgeries rife with complications – he had been home about 3 weeks after … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day: The Day of Love (or is it?)

What does it take to have and maintain a healthy relationship?    It truly begins with you!     Be the best person you can be!  Ask yourself the question; if you were someone else would you marry you?  Begin now to … Continue reading

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Blended Family – Crib Notes

100% of us know and have been impacted by a blended family in some way! Notable Step Families/Movies:    Hamlet             Sound of Music                  Cinderella                  Kramer vs Kramer           The Brady’s    Step Mom (Julia Roberts)               Full House Yours, Mine, and … Continue reading

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