relationships

For the last five summers, I’ve proudly displayed a cute little planter pot on the corner of our porch. Every summer, I start out strong, determined to keep the plant alive and blossoming. And without fail, every summer ends with me looking at a brown and crunchy plant, determined to …

So you messed up, and now you’re saying “I’m sorry.” The problem is, the person you’re apologizing to isn’t having it. It’s a tough spot to be in, but it happens. Watch to learn what to do when someone doesn’t accept your apology.     Stay steady and don’t take …

Do you spend a ton of time trying to make others happy? Is taking criticism tough for you? Do you struggle when you think someone is upset with you?   If so, it’s likely that you’re a people pleaser.   This week on Instagram stories, I shared a new mantra …

Here’s a fact about relationships. We mess up. We speak out of anger. We forget important things. We minimize people’s pain. And we disappoint people we care about.   We don’t usually mean to mess up, but we do. And when we mess up, saying I’m sorry is usually in …

When I was in grad school, my professor had me do this exercise. And I thought he was completely bonkers. But, it ended up teaching me a lot about how to validate and connect with others. Hear the simple tip and how it can transform your relationships today.     …

In my work with couples, I’ve heard all sorts of issues. From the big stuff to the little stuff, it almost all comes out in couples therapy. But do you know what one of the most common issues to come up among the majority of couples is?   Dishes.   …