What is the difference between compromise and collaboration in a relationship? Is one better than the other? Is there something we can do to make sure that we are not giving more than the other person in our relationship? Thank you to Dr. Kyle Weir for sparking my interest on this subject. The word compromise is heard over and over again…
We all have something we wish we could have changed. You take chances and risks in life. You let go and you learn. Open your heart and turn risks into knowledge. Life is filled with quick lessons. Here are some key lessons to finding happiness. Be willing to change and be open to growth. Use sincerity…
Even been dating someone and you are not sure if he (or she) is into you? We begin a relationship where our partner seems like our knight in shining armor; they listen to us about our bad day and they send flowers just to make us smile. You have that goofy smile that you can’t…
“A relationship is much like riding a horse: it is an action of constant rebalancing to achieve a place where both the partners are relaxed yet secure.” -Anonymous Relationships take work, but here are six quick tips to make that journey a little smoother: Friendship. The best relationships have a solid foundation of friendship. You…
Let’s talk about relationship expectations. The expectations you have of your partner may lead to disappointment and brokenness when it comes to your romantic relationships. But don’t worry, I am not just going to sit here and tell you that your expectations are bullshit and that you are ridiculous for wanting your partner to call,…
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In fifth grade I had a crush on Daniel Johns. The lead singer of Australian rock band Silverchair had just released Frogstomp which yielded the famous song Tomorrow. A year later I fell in love with Stephan Jenkins. Anyone who knew me in middle school knew that Third Eye Blind was a staple in my…
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When I travel, I usually have my head down working on something. Whether I am reading a book or working on a new paper, I consistently miss what is going on around me at airports, on trains or buses. It is assumed that I and most of you also miss a lot going on…
As I approach 30, I can’t help but feel more and more happiness. I am so excited about getting older that when people ask me how old I am, I keep telling them, “I am going to be 30.” (I even realized the other day that I find a way to work in the age…
I was listening to Loveline with Dr. Drew the other night. I overheard him say this to one of the callers, “Intensity is not love.” I sat with that for a moment and began to unpack what it means to have intensity in a relationship. Intensity is not what the majority of us know as…
Self-Help Bullshit Part 1.
The Cynical Therapist 