We all want to grow, don’t we? To become more grounded, more at peace with ourselves, and better at navigating life’s messy, beautiful relationships. That’s really what emotional intelligence is about: understanding our emotions, regulating them, and responding to the world with empathy rather than ego. But emotional intelligence isn’t just ...Read More
We have all met someone who seems gentle, warm, polite, and endlessly pleasant, the kind of person you would trust with your houseplants, your secrets, or your weekend plans without hesitation. But over the years, both in my relationship counseling work and in my personal life, I have learned ...Read More
Have you ever walked away from an interaction feeling uneasy, but you couldn’t quite put your finger on why? Maybe you felt drained, guilty, or slightly irritated, yet the other person didn’t actually say or do anything obviously wrong. That’s the thing about boundaries. People don’t always test them through ...Read More
Do you ever wake up feeling like you haven’t slept at all? Maybe you drag yourself out of bed, reach for your coffee, and promise yourself an early night, but when morning comes, the same heavy fatigue greets you again. I’ve been there, too. And if you’re honest with yourself, ...Read More
There’s a kind of strength that rarely gets applause. It doesn’t roar; it whispers. It’s the quiet, steady determination to get out of bed, go to work, take care of others, and keep moving through life, even when your spirit feels like it’s running on fumes. As a relationship counselor, I’ve ...Read More
There’s something undeniably charming about people who carry themselves with grace and respect. They don’t just talk differently; they make you feel different when you’re around them. And if you’ve ever caught yourself using certain timeless phrases that your parents or grandparents used to say, chances are, you were raised ...Read More