Do you sometimes feel an aching hunger in the pit of your stomach? It is a deep longing for something to fill the void you sense is there. One client recently described it as a clenching in his gut and a desperate emptiness with a compelling urgency to fill it. Unfortunately, he like many of ... Views: 619
A client of mine thought he had resolved his troubled relationship with his father by putting distance between them and deciding to not expect anything from his father. He told himself that it didn’t really matter and he didn’t care that his father never seemed to care about him or what he was ... Views: 734
Sex and intimacy, desire and love are surprisingly difficult for many couples to manage. And yet, it is not at all surprising when you think about all the conditioning we have around sexuality and the vulnerability that is required for intimacy. Add to that the challenge of trying to keep ... Views: 900
What is the key factor in maintaining a healthy work/life balance? If you are a business women and you are married the answer is very likely the quality of your marriage. I conducted a recent survey of business professionals and 7 out of 10 women indicated that work/life balance is often a big ... Views: 1013
Have you read or heard about Fifty Shades of Grey? If not, you likely will in the near future. It is prime vacation time in the USA and right now there are likely thousands of women, and maybe a few men, sitting on a beach reading this novel. I heard that sales have reached something like 50 ... Views: 1444
Are you taking your marriage for granted? It is very easy to do with the hectic pace of modern life and the demands of our various businesses. But neglecting your marriage is as dangerous as neglecting the health of your heart. If your heart stops beating and pumping blood they way it is ... Views: 1064
I finally figured him out. I know what he really wants – to be nurtured in a motherly way. If I kiss his head, hold him tight and let him feel loved he eats it up. I guess this makes sense based on lack of love from his own mother when he was a kid.
This flash of insight came from a client ... Views: 1005
On the journey through life we all have the potential to be fully awake, alive, and learning how to be a complete adult. It is a journey without a destination and our potential is never exhausted, yet we are compelled forward.
Some choose to simplify life as much as possible in order to ... Views: 552
In my work as a marriage and relationship coach I encounter many people who are dealing with parenting challenges. I also see the effects of the parenting they received on their current relationships. Therefore I wanted to share these thoughts on parenting.
A parent’s primary job is to ... Views: 1024