Mar 23, 2010
In one of my speeches to women I talk about the cost of settling for bad relationships. Whether you’re a man or woman, the truth is that bad relationships take their toll on us. They zap our energy, leave us unfulfilled and can be emotionally and...
Feb 9, 2010
As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world — that is the myth of the atomic age — as in being able to remake ourselves. Ghandi One of the biggest obstacles to transforming relationships is an individual’s endless...
Jan 14, 2010
Defensiveness can be the death of a relationship. There are few things more frustrating than having a partner who gets defensive the moment you dare to speak about anything that might be upsetting to you. Do you know what I’m talking about? It sounds something like...
Dec 11, 2009
I was recently on a call, coaching a group of therapists across the country. The conversation turned to women accepting the unacceptable, which happens to be one of my biggest pet peeves with women. One of the male therapists on the call was relieved to hear this...
Oct 27, 2009
I am so appalled as I write this that I can barely contain myself. A 15 year old girl was brutally gang raped at Richmond High School in California by at least 4 males for TWO HOURS. As she was being raped, the word got out and more and more people showed up… to...
Oct 19, 2009
When I ask people if they know of any couples who they believe have a healthy relationship, I’m shocked at how many people say no. Most people laugh when I ask that question. Some get quiet and ponder the couples they know in their head and slowly scratch one couple...
