One of my very favorite things to do is to help all of us understand what drives us; to have compassion for our “human-ness”. Today we’re going to talk about the very strong drive we have for certainty. And it shows up as us “knowing” – being right – about things. How...
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The Truth About Men and Commitment
Have you ever heard (or have you ever said) that men are “commitment-phobic”? What if that's not true? I’m not talking about the men who are in a stage where they want to play, have sex with lots of women, have adventures…no matter how long that stage lasts. That is...
How to Have a Great Valentine’s Day
If you’re like most women, you can get yourself fairly worked up leading up to Valentine’s Day...and the media sure does throw gas on that fire! You’ve probably had at least a few disappointing experiences in your life, as you’ve hoped for some wonderful gesture of...
Giving and Doing Too Much = Resentment
I taught a workshop this past weekend, and lots of the women could relate to it when I talked about how giving too much, or giving with an expectation of something in return (and not getting it) causes a big problem with resentment. And we all know that resentment is...
Have a Good Attitude for Great Results
It’s a new year – want to make sure you meet that great man? Yeah! So, how do you do that? I’m a huge fan of online dating, and I’ll tell you why. When you’re looking for single men to date who are a fit for what you’re looking for, and who want what you want, you...
He’s Helping and She’s Taking it Personally
This issue of "Scrumptious Relationships" is inspired by this question, sent in by Susan: “How can I learn not get defensive and angry when my fiancé tells me what to do, and how to do it? He’s very intelligent, an engineer by education, also younger than me. I know...
Relax! You’re on the Lifetime Plan
Do you find yourself feeling impatient, or judgmental, about issues in your relationship? This week's video tip will hopefully give you a way to relax.
A Surprising(?) Benefit of Gratitude
This week is Thanksgiving here in the U.S. and a great time to think about gratitude. And one of the most amazing things about "wanting what you have"...check it out in the video below.
Do You Have One For Your Relationship? If Not, Get One!
You probably wouldn't head off on a trip without a map, right? And yet too many women are in (or trying to be in) a relationship with a man without the right kind of guidance; a vision for who they are together.
Advice About Taking Advice
You probably have well-meaning advisers in your life, right? My suggestion? Only take advice from those people who already have, or do, what you want. They have a good idea how to help you get there, too.
Dating? Never do this, okay?
Way too many women allow physical intimacy before they're ready for it. This week's video will help you understand why this is such a bad idea - for both of you! After watching, please promise me that you will never do this again.
Why You WANT to be In This Club
I've been accused of being a strong advocate - even defender - of men, and it makes me happy (and it's true!). In today's Tasty Tuesday Tidbit I talk about why you may want to join me in this club, if you want to have even better results in your relationships with...
How Your Agenda May Be Screwing Up Your Ability to Be Loved
If you're like so many women, you've got all this pressure going on to "have a boyfriend" or "have a husband" or "have a baby", and that pressure comes with a timeline and your agenda. Which, of course, interferes with real connection, intimacy and having what you...
What if it IS you? (or, “How I Ended Up Happily Married, And You Can, Too!”)
If you're not happy with your current relationship situation (whether you're single or married), maybe it is you. In this video, I share my own learning - and what that helped me do - that might help you, too.
Want (More of) Men’s Greatness? Here’s how!
Do you really want more intimacy, connection and closeness with men? Want to experience more of men's greatness? Be a safe place for that to happen (which means you stop letting your inner Cavewoman choose the men you'll be with).
Dump the Resentment and Get More Connected!
Resentment. Yuck! And yet, we all experience it. In this week's video, I talk about how to get rid of it, so you can experience more connection in your relationships.
Do You Offer Too Much Information In Your Profile?
As you probably know, I'm a huge fan of online dating - IF you do it right. Unfortunately, way too many women over-share in their essay, which can kill, not encourage, attraction. If you'd like to have me check out your profile, I have a program for you! Check it out...
Change Your Story (and change your life)
If you're human, you have stories about yourself. And some of those stories are causing you (unnecessary) pain. Today's video helps you get some perspective, change your story, and gives you a boost in the right direction.
Yes, You DID Sign Up For This (…he’s that same man!)
Do you ever hear a woman claim "I did NOT sign up for this!"? (Has it been you?) This week's video tip helps you have better perspective...and gives you a plan...to remember why you "signed up for this", and get to have more warm and fuzzy feelings about your man.
Why Saying Yes is Better Than Saying No
Safety is very important, and we're wired to make sure we have it. The issue? We are oriented toward saying no, rather than saying yes, and it's keeping us from what might be divine!