Focus on Self-Love Not Just Self-Compassion

Focus on Self-Love Not Just Self-Compassion

OK, when I hear the words self-love, I want to throw up in my mouth a little because I’m thinking of some Brené Brown quote needlepointed onto a pillow or a bunch of people in a drum circle chanting, “I am worthy.” Today we’re taking self-love out of the woo and...
The Seven Habits of Intimate Relationships (backed by research)

The Seven Habits of Intimate Relationships (backed by research)

We know from the research that having intimate relationships is the key to mental and physical health. But what exactly qualifies as intimacy? Today I’ll teach you what intimacy really is and the seven habits of intimate relationships, backed by research, so you can...
Focus on These Five Things to Make All Your Relationships Great

Focus on These Five Things to Make All Your Relationships Great

We know from the research that the biggest predictor of a happy (and long!) life comes down to the quality of your relationships. And, as much as we all want to focus on romance, there are many important relationships in your life that deserve your intention and...
Instead of Date Nights, Work on Micro-Connections

Instead of Date Nights, Work on Micro-Connections

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Great relationships aren’t built in a day. Great relationships are built daily. While date nights and vacations are wonderful, either we don’t do those often enough to keep emotional intimacy going, or there’s so much...
Is it Love Bombing or Codependent Affection Flooding?

Is it Love Bombing or Codependent Affection Flooding?

Love bombing gets a lot of attention and is usually discussed alongside narcissism or when we discuss trauma bonding. But what I’ve seen more often in my over 35 years of experience is something I call Attention Flooding, which can look like love bombing, but its...
The Real Reason You’re Having a Quarter-Life Crisis

The Real Reason You’re Having a Quarter-Life Crisis

10-minute read A quarter-life crisis comes about when you’re faced with the reality that your life is not what you thought it was going to be. It’s an emotional crisis of identity and self-confidence. You’re faced with the feeling that maybe you’re not being true to...

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