I was thirty-one before I got married. As I walked down the aisle of the little chapel in Yosemite on my wedding day, I wore the wedding gown I designed when I was only eight years old. My father didn’t “give me away.” He had disowned me years before. So, my fiancee and I walked …
No, your partner isn’t tempted to have an affair because they aren’t attracted to you anymore. You may worry that is true. They may think that is true. But if your partner is thinking about “straying,” chances are, your partner doesn’t feel like you get them anymore. And when we feel like the person closest …
I am sure the answer to that question is different for each of us. But I recently produced a short video which captures how I imagine life without shame. I would love to know if you share my vision or perhaps have a different take on the topic? I am also very curious to know how …
Actually, it’s not a good idea to stop apologizing all together. But resorting to repetitious apologies in an effort to restore trust and intimacy with your partner can produce unexpected results. Unfortunately, this guilty approach to relationships often backfires. Saying you are sorry is a great way to soften the defended energy which is aroused …
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