Domestic Violence: The Readers Speak Out

I’ve received several comments following my last post on domestic violence and wanted to address some of them.  FIrst and foremost I want to thank all my readers for taking the time to write in on this topic.  I also want to thank several of you for reminding me...

Your Relationship or Your Life? No Relationship is Worth Your Life

This week’s headlines regarding Nancy Cooper’s murder has led me to write this post. Nancy was the mother of two beautiful little girls who are now left to deal with one of the most traumatizing, life altering adversities anyone could ever experience.  Whether her...

Women, Relationships and the Extremes

Women often fight immoderately–either overshooting or undershooting.  When they overshoot, they yell, control, go on and on incessantly, or make repeated empty threats, all of which are ineffective.  When women undershoot, they accommodate, say yes when they...

Critical Relationships (Part II)

A NOTE TO WOMEN In my previous post I wrote about men feeling as though they can never do anything good enough for their partners.  My suggestion was for them to make sure that when they say they’re going to do something that they not only actually do it, but they...

Critical Relationships (Part I): Get Off My Back

A NOTE TO MEN…   One of the most common complaints I hear from men is they can’t do anything right.  They swear that no matter what they do–even if they do exactly what their partner asked them to do–it’s not good enough.  They are adamant that their...

Tips to Help Cool Your Anger in Your Relationship

Anger is a common problem for many people in relationships, and it is toxic when not controlled.  Individuals are struggling with it, children are emulating it, and couples are separating because of it. If you’re interested in a mutually energizing relationship, then...