I heard a quote once that was so unusual it gave me an entirely new perspective on relationships. A man said to his partner when renewing his vows... “I promise to never know you.” At first, I thought, “What? I don’t get it.” It seemed counterintuitive, like an insult to his partner that he wasn’t interested enough to get to know her inner workings. But then I thought about it and it hit me. It actually goes much deeper [...]
Have you ever heard of bread-crumbing? In this blog I’m going to define this phenomena, why it might be happening, and give you a strategy to help you get your power back. What is bread-crumbing? I suspect many women have found themselves in this situation at one point or another: you meet someone who seems great, you hit if off, and maybe you go out a few times, but for some reason unbeknownst to you, [...]
Not all flaws in a relationship are created equal – some things are easier to surmount than others. In fact, there are a handful of particular flaws - the Seven Deadly Sins of a Relationship - that are especially lethal. Sin One: Jealousy The green-eyed monster is perhaps never more present than in a relationship. When you love someone, you want them to love you back and when you fear they don’t, envy rears its [...]
If you’ve been at all in the dating world, you’ve probably found yourself in a familiar situation: falling for a guy you really like and wondering why he’s not reciprocating. Is it something you said? Something you didn’t say? What is the reason men pull away? Now, there could be a million reasons (or more!). Men, like women, are all individuals with their own baggage. Is he pulling away because of a vibe [...]
The reason you’re in a relationship determines the quality of it. The world is full of iconic relationships, unions that have made us believe in true love. Anthony and Cleopatra. Napoleon and Josephine. Brad and Angelina (ok... maybe not). Even Mickey and Minnie (because if animated mice can go the long haul, any of us can). Still, while the concept of relationships is romantic and hopeful, they aren’t always legitimate. This is because people enter [...]