

Dear Parents planning a wedding, "It's not About You!": Tips for Brides, Grooms, and their Parents
Can I give a speech at the wedding? Can I walk you down the aisle with your dad? How about fans for each guest since it will be so hot? Can so-and-so be one of your guests? Yup, I have 3 daughters and those were just a few of the things I asked along the way during their wedding planning. All declined, feelings got hurt (theirs and mine), and yet, the sky didn't fall when my desires were met with resistance (understandable resistance!). I learn as I go. I wasn't attuned to wh


Divorce-Proofing Your Marriage
Let's be real. Very few couples get to the altar thinking about divorce. In fact, how many couples actually think & discuss about life...


4 Signs You are in Romantic Relationship with a Narcissist
Do you find yourself in relationship wondering why you feel unimportant, an accessory, and alone? Does your partner exhibit many of these...


"All My Heart": When Siblings Move from Conflict to Connection
I recently became an "empty nester." It's bittersweet. I miss the voices and noise and the messes (yes, even those) the girls filled my...


Auto-Correct: Our Different Responses to Distance in Relationships
Recently a friend and I had a heartfelt conversation via text during a busy week (yes, heartfelt conversations can be had via text!). At...
























