A couple of weeks ago, my son and I got into a conversation about a friend of his who wanted to break up with his girlfriend. We talked about why his friend had come to this decision and then I asked him how he thought he was going to break...
(31) Comments | Posted April 25, 2012 | 5:48 PM
What is it that keeps us working so hard for the friendships and intimate, love relationship that we so desperately desire?
Over the years I have witnessed hundreds of women who are working harder than ever at friendships and relationships that are depleting them of energy, enthusiasm and inspiration. And...
(222) Comments | Posted April 12, 2012 | 3:20 PM
For a while now I have been writing for the Huffington Post, which is a lot of fun and also fascinating. The Huffington Post is one of the most highly read online publications and therefore offers a huge and diverse audience with whom I can share my thoughts.
One...
(47) Comments | Posted March 3, 2012 | 6:00 PM
"I will never get married again..."
"I can't even imagine going on a date..."
"I feel so old and unattractive..."
"How do you even meet people..."
"I don't have time in my life for dating"
"I'm so ready for my next relationship..."
"There are no good men out there..."
I...
(17) Comments | Posted February 23, 2012 | 7:49 PM
I was thrilled to see that Oprah hosted a two hour special of her Next Chapter series with the man who truly changed my life after divorce, Tony Robbins.
The first hour of the special followed Oprah as she experienced Tony's signature event, "Unleash the Power Within." It...
(46) Comments | Posted February 6, 2012 | 7:05 PM
When I got divorced, I remember saying to my mother, "This is not where I thought I would be at this stage of my life." I was sad when I said it, and stuck in the disappointment of my failed marriage. Divorce had definitely not been part of my life...
(24) Comments | Posted December 9, 2011 | 5:05 PM
How you do anything is how you do everything.
I heard this the first time from my friend, colleague and mentor, Kellie Kuecha. Kellie is a master of business branding and identity and in supporting individuals to own their worlds.
Take a moment to read this sentence again,...
(14) Comments | Posted October 21, 2011 | 2:25 PM
Hurricane Irene seriously took its toll on my property. I love where I live because I am set in the middle of the woods where there is plenty of quiet and I can get my fill of nature. However, when Irene came whipping through, she significantly damaged my calm and...
(7) Comments | Posted October 6, 2011 | 1:35 PM
Yes, you heard me. Everything you need to create your new and ideal life you learned in your marriage.
It wasn't until recently that I realized this. But as it happens, it's true. And, it doesn't matter what your marriage was like, you are and will learn everything you...
(29) Comments | Posted September 9, 2011 | 1:03 PM
How many suicides, murder/suicides, beatings and mysterious disappearances will it take to recognize that individuals whose marriages are failing and who are facing separation/divorce desperately need emotional support?
After being on vacation for a week only to return home to lose power for a week as a result of...
(6) Comments | Posted June 15, 2011 | 5:55 PM
My divorce taught me more about myself than any other experience or time in my life. And for that I am grateful.
The years since my divorce (almost 7 of them), have been filled with questions and more questions, self discovery and more self discovery.
Not only did it cause...
(15) Comments | Posted March 11, 2011 | 3:09 AM
Soon after my divorce, I realized that my ex-husband and I no longer knew how to communicate with each other.
Fifteen years, two children, 4 years of therapy and a divorce later, we were unclear as to how to be "partners" instead of "spouses".
Our marriage had not worked...

(168) Comments | Posted April 27, 2012 | 12:30 PM