So many times in my life I have felt disappointment, sadness, even grief, over the loss of something I wanted – a friendship, a lover, an opportunity, a payment. Sometimes the problem had to do with technology or my automobile or a physical injury. No matter what the problem was, no matter how devastating and frustrating and overwhelming at the moment, Continue reading
Every relationship involves a balance of power. Between two friends, two business associates, two family members or two lovers, that balance is often tipped in one direction. One person feels more powerful and the other feels less powerful. One of the reasons we adore our precious pets and our developing babies is that we have an enormous sense of power and control – at first. However, if you do not develop the 10 essential relationship powers, you may soon start to feel powerless – no matter how that relationship began. Continue reading
Recently, I created an e book all about choosing different places to meet the love of your life. And I know it works. So many people have met, and continue to meet, a wonderful partner – and often for life – by thinking creatively and keeping their eyes open to possibilities. But something was left out of that book, and I feel compelled to write about it now. 
Any one of us, if we create an attractive appearance, smile and reach out in a friendly and inviting manner, and speak in appealing ways, can meet and connect with someone new. But what happens after that initial meeting? Do we feel so excited by the possibility of love and romance and sexual pleasure that we overlook warning signs and red flags about this person, probably a total stranger before we started talking? Continue reading