• It’s no secret that emotions can cloud our better judgment. When we fall in love, it’s common to idealize our partner, ignore red flags, and overlook the telling details that indicate we’re not a good match. As a result, it’s almost impossible to be objective about your own relationship. At some point, you might ask…


  • Many of us think we know which traits we want our ideal partner to have. Yet for some reason we often find ourselves attracted to people who possess none of those qualities. Sometimes we meet potential mates who seem perfect on paper but with whom we have no immediate spark. Other times we feel instant…


  • How to listen and be truly present for your partner I remember when I met my boyfriend and the reason why I knew he was right for me. When I was with him, I was completely in the present. It was effortless. I wasn’t stressing about work or money, or dwelling on the usual day-to-day…


  • Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”–Winston Churchill I believe that being able to truly listen is a virtue. Many of us think that we are listening, when, in fact, we are too busy planning what to say next, anxiously awaiting…