Whether it is because women are often primary caretakers, or more readily admit their feelings, or are simply more aware, a recent survey shows that women are feeling the effects of the economy more so than men. Read the rest of this entry »

When are we the most happy in life? Read the rest of this entry »

Of friendships, Anaïs Nin says: “Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.”  Read the rest of this entry »

In writing about relationships, I often focus on intimacy, friendship, forgiveness, and sex.  But as we enter into a new stressed-up era it is time to take a look at our health and how health factors into relationships at home, at work, and with your health decisions. Read the rest of this entry »

As I have said often, perception is reality.  What are your perceptions of your body and your role with regard to intimacy? Read the rest of this entry »

We talk a lot about men who cheat on their wives.  Here are some shocking statistics about women who go after another woman’s husband.  And in marriage, this is often a deal breaker. Read the rest of this entry »

The art of a text message can warm a heart and ease tension.  But it can also create danger, become a boundary violation, or turn into a cell phone smashing. Read the rest of this entry »

Perceptive power - you know you possess it.  And you know those moments when you “just knew” that you might be in a deal breaker situation.  I talked with Dr. Karen Sherman and she had some advice. Read the rest of this entry »

Why is it that words are so often used as swords instead of roses?  Read the rest of this entry »

I so often hear from men and women looking for love, but once they find it something goes wrong.  Words become swords instead of roses.  Here is an updated column that looks at creative loving,  deal-breakers, and word power. Read the rest of this entry »