...From first-hand experience, I know how severe anxiety can be as it relates to romantic relationships. Given our new ways of meeting and connecting... More >>

...You will attract what you put out. And if you are looking for a positive, loving, encouraging partner, then guess what? You have to be those things first. You cannot expect someone to come into your life and bring those feelings to you and your life. So how do you do that... More >>

You won't be surprised to learn that cohabitation, or 'shacking up,' has skyrocketed in the U.S. Specifically, it has increased over the past half-century by more than 1,500 percent. 'Living in sin' is in vogue. But that doesn't mean it's smart... More >>

...This approach is so different - because it empowers us to make transformations in our relationships by controlling the only thing we can - ourselves. Rather than waiting idly for our partner to one day change (wishful thinking) we create the change that we want to see... More >>

Just because there are no bruises, doesn't mean there is no abuse. Picture this. You and 3 friends are having lunch. The conversation is lively...You would never know that one of you is in an abusive marriage... More >>

Here we go... into the crazy holiday season again. Ready or not, it's here. Love it, hate it, or couldn't care less - this is a time of year when...how do I put this? People get crazy busy and energy is frantic many places you go. Let's be honest, it can be exhausting. Especially if you're the person who makes it all happen... More >>

...The holiday season can bring extra trepidation. We feel the pressure to put ourselves out in the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle and we feel the need to protect ourselves from overstimulation. This time of year, puts many of us face to face with forced socializing, hosting, family drama and paradoxically, feelings of loneliness... More >>

Most people with anxiety are keenly aware that certain relationships can either reduce or drastically increase anxiety, but do you know why? Most people react from their gut, either withdrawing or frantically seeking a relationship; both often spiral into dysfunctional patterns... More >>

...While it is not so easy to set and maintain boundaries, the demands on you can raise your stress level, especially if you are resenting what others expect from you... More >>

Life is tough. Our hearts get hit, again and again. We get battered with disappointment, estrangement, abandonment, rejection, break-ups, illness, disabilities, and death. Grief is familiar to most of us... More >>