As a relationship counselor, I’ve worked with countless parents who love their grown-up kids deeply but still find themselves wondering, “Why does my son rarely call?” or “Why does my daughter seem so distant these days?” Here’s the truth that’s often hard to hear: love alone doesn’t always bridge ...Read More
Let’s be honest, some of the social grace we grew up with seems to have gone the way of rotary phones and cassette tapes. I don’t mean we all need to go back to wearing polyester suits and perms (thank goodness). But when I look around, I can’t help ...Read More
It’s a strange truth of life: people rarely tell you when they dislike you. They just start avoiding you. Their messages take longer to come through. The warmth in their tone fades. And you’re left wondering, what did I do? Most of the time, it’s not the big stuff. It’s not ...Read More
We’ve all been there, halfway through a conversation, saying something we instantly regret, or realizing later we completely missed the moment to truly connect. In my years as a relationship counselor, I’ve seen how the smallest conversational missteps can quietly erode trust, connection, and respect. Emotional intelligence (or EQ) isn’t ...Read More
Last week, I met an older gentleman who told me, with complete sincerity, that I should never discuss my salary with coworkers because it's "unprofessional and causes problems." I nodded politely while thinking about how salary transparency has literally helped me and my friends negotiate better pay throughout ...Read More
Let’s be honest, most of us aren’t exactly thrilled about getting older. The gray hairs creep in, the knees start to groan, and before you know it, you’re squinting at a restaurant menu under dim lighting. Aging, in theory, sounds natural. But in practice, it can feel like a full-blown ...Read More