Everyone Has a ‘Look Closer’

Everyone Has a ‘Look Closer’

In the movie “American Beauty” we are compelled to look closer. As the movie progresses, we learn that what appears on the outside to be a normal, happy, well functioning family is crumbling on the inside. What is so remarkable about this movie is how exquisitely it...
4 Ways to Support Your Friend Through Breakup

4 Ways to Support Your Friend Through Breakup

What can you say? What should you do? You care about your friend, but you know trying to be there for your friend is fraught with no-win situations and conflicts. You can see much more clearly than they can what should or shouldn’t be done, but everything you say...
Doors Opened, Doors Closed: No Regrets!

Doors Opened, Doors Closed: No Regrets!

Your life has been a string of events that leads you to where you are now – in part determined by doors opened, doors closed, and the history, decisions and happenings that contribute to who and where you are today. When you look back on your life so far, how do you...
Sex On The First Date? Don’t Feel Ashamed!

Sex On The First Date? Don’t Feel Ashamed!

Despite women’s progress in shedding some of the shame attached to their sexuality, there is an over-arching message that many women have received through time, warning them not to have sex on the first date “or it will ruin your chances for a second...
Does Your Identity Feel Threatened in Your Relationship?

Does Your Identity Feel Threatened in Your Relationship?

Deepening relationships require compromise and even sacrifice. But there can be a downside. As real-life challenges arise, it can seem as if your identity and individuality are being threatened — like you’re losing a part of yourself. As a result, you become...