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Characteristics To Look for in a Good Partner

Characteristics To Look for in a Good Partner

Here are the four characteristics I feel are important to embody to be a good partner: Humility, Curiosity, Emotional Wellness, and a keen awareness of your Absolute Values. I will use the analogy of a house when referencing these traits. (I am no builder – but...
The Trajectory of Most Relationships: From Great to Not So Great

The Trajectory of Most Relationships: From Great to Not So Great

I have given a lot of thought to this subject. I have read countless books and articles on what makes relationships last. I was trained by the Gottmans and delved into the works of John Gray (interviewing him three times on the Mixing Business With Pleasure Podcast),...
Curiosity – The Most Overlooked Tool To Mend Relationships

Curiosity – The Most Overlooked Tool To Mend Relationships

One warm beautiful night this past summer, I found myself lying on the dock, gazing up at the stars. I felt so small—just a speck of nothing amongst a much greater realm. It suggested getting out of myself, my needs, and my desires. Losing myself in the vastness above...
Who Are You?

Who Are You?

It’s a simple question, yet most of us would struggle to answer it—whether asked by a dear friend, relative, or therapist. It’s a bit like being asked, “What do you want?” For many, the response is the same: a blank stare. I know that because I ask my clients these...
The Gifts of Self-Acceptance and Self-Awareness

The Gifts of Self-Acceptance and Self-Awareness

Rather than striving to “reinvent” yourself as part of the popular New Year, New You strategy that everyone seems to be pushing, I encourage you to simply accept yourself for who you are. However, before you can do that, you must first gain a deeper awareness of who...