Create the Life You Desire
I spent the last five years trying to change my relationships. I gave myself permission to pursue and experience deep intimacy instead of staying in a marriage that had run its course. My husband and I separated, then got a divorce. (I could write a whole article about how to overcome fear of ending a … Read more
Motherhood is hard. It is by far the most demanding and relentless responsibility I’ve ever had. The full reality of parenthood is not often talked about. There’s a lot of hype about how rewarding it is . . . yes . . . and . . . I never hear about any pre-parenthood counseling that … Read more
When did self care become selfish? There’s a meme circulating on Facebook (and our culture at large) that says “You will never regret spending too much time with your kids.” It showed up in my feed, and I confess to feeling dreadfully irritated by this seemingly benign message. Who is behind such propaganda? It’s akin … Read more
Caveat: this article mentions some statistics on marriage only to reveal a trend in our regard (and perhaps capacity) for a long-term relationship. But the discussion here applies to any human relationship, short or long or backed by a government certificate or not. I now present to you Love, Ego, and the Long Run, a … Read more