How to Let Go: Forgiving Yourself and Others
There’s something quiet and heavy about the pain we hold onto, especially the pain we’ve caused ourselves or others. Forgiveness is one of those things we know we should offer, but it’s never simple. Not when the wound runs so deep. Not when we feel like we don’t deserve it, or the other person doesn’t. […]
Knowing and Understanding Your Love Languages
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about relationships, it’s that we all express and receive love differently. What feels like love to one person might not fully register for someone else––and this isn’t always the fault of one individual. If this is happening to you, it may be an opportunity, that’s where understanding the five […]
The True Nature of Love and Attachment
Have you ever felt the lines between love and attachment blur in your relationships? Maybe you’ve mistaken one for the other or wrestled with the feeling that your happiness depended on someone else. It’s easy to fall into this trap because, on the surface, love and attachment can look very similar. But when you take […]
How to Find Fulfillment and Overcoming Loneliness While Being Single
But here’s the truth. Being single is not a problem to fix. It’s a universal experience filled with opportunities, freedoms, and challenges for growth. There’s something about being single that gets a bad reputation as if it’s some temporary state we’re all supposed to escape from as quickly as possible. Still, I know how hard […]
Dealing With The Guilt Of Not Spending The Holidays With Family
Sadly, the holidays aren’t always a warm celebration, but an avalanche of loneliness, frustration, or grief. What do you do when you choose not to spend time with your family and feel guilt instead of joy? This increasingly common experience is painful, especially if you’re experiencing pushback from your family. Another side-effect of not spending […]
How To Deal With Grieving During The Holidays
Grief is never easy. While the holiday season is well-known for good times and delicious food, it can sometimes make the ache in your heart even stronger. If you’ve found yourself grieving during the holidays and aren’t sure who to turn to, you’re in the right place. I frequently work with clients who find themselves […]
Politics & Friendship: What To Do Before You Hit Unfriend
These days, discussing anything related to politics feels like opening a nuclear-charged can of worms. Whether that be sharing opinions online, catching up at the water cooler, or even navigating a first day, there’s a reason why the old saying “Never talk about religion or politics” still exists. As a relationship coach, I often wonder […]
Transforming Social Media Fatigue Into A Positive Experience
We all know social media has changed the way we live and work. Whether you’re scrolling through Instagram or checking out the latest tweets, it’s clear that social media has a powerful grip on our lives. For me, it all started when I launched my own business. At first, it was all cute dog videos, […]
How Your Attachment Style Impacts Your Interpersonal Relationships
Many of us have found ourselves in a position where our entire mood or well being depends on whether we’ve received communication from a partner or a love interest. Or, perhaps, you’ve found yourself in a never-ending spiral of arguing, approval-seeking behavior, and emotional resistance with your partner. Unpacking such behaviors and thought patterns can […]
Understanding Situationships: What They Mean & How To Get Past Them
The term “situationship” might be fairly new, but the dynamic that it describes is a tale as old as time. If you’re familiar with the terms “friends with benefits” or “booty calls,” then you likely already know what a standard situationship consists of. These partnerships can seem fun in the beginning, but they quickly evolve […]