In relationships, it’s not uncommon for one partner to suddenly pull away, leaving the other feeling confused, anxious, or even hurt. When a guy pulls away, it can trigger doubts about the relationship, leading to overthinking and worry. As a relationship expert, I often help my clients navigate these difficult moments by focusing on self-awareness,…
Aging is a natural process that affects everyone, but some women seem to defy time with grace and beauty. While genetics play a significant role in how we age, lifestyle choices, habits, and mindset also contribute to how well we can maintain our youthfulness over the years. This article explores the signs that suggest a…
As a marriage counselor, I’ve had numerous clients come to me feeling hurt, confused, or even betrayed when their husbands stop wearing their wedding rings. A wedding ring is more than just a piece of jewelry—it symbolizes the love, commitment, and promises made between two people. When a partner suddenly removes their ring, it can…
Statistics tells us that 53% of first marriages end in divorce. There’s a divorce in the United States every 36 seconds. And 41% of marriages involve one or both parties guilty of infidelity. That number is generally acknowledged to be conservative because…well, people lie. What are we doing wrong? Has marriage become “going steady, with…
Best friend. Bestie. BFF. No matter what you call her, she’s the one person you know will always be there for you. No matter what. When something bad happens to you, she’s there with a box of tissues, chocolate, and wine. When you have something to celebrate, she’s there with balloons, chocolate, and wine. She’s…
Hubs has always been super fit. He’s a natural athlete who excels at everything he tries (yeah, like that’s never annoying), and he’s been in construction for 30 years, so he has no need for pedestrian things like treadmills and rowing machines at home. For years, he’s been able to buy jeans simply by size….
A radio report the other day stated that 2/3 of all Americans own a Smart phone. And this group was non-discriminatory, including doctors, lawyers, SAHM, children, young, old, rich, poor, and the homeless. Apparently we take our cellular communication very seriously in this country. While I don’t have a problem with the fact that cell…
The Christmas season is finally over, with barely a chance to take a breath before retailers began frantically loading their shelves with Valentine’s Day cards, gifts, and ads extolling the romantic features of wind-up, plastic teddy bears. Many women, like me, love Valentine’s Day. It’s about romance, falling in love, and tiny cherubs flying around…
It’s generally accepted that Americans live in a youth-driven society. Beauty in our country is defined by perky boobs, toned arms, and butts like tiny peach pits. We take our kids to college and reminisce about bright, open-ended futures. We envy the possibilities of youth as much as we do their smooth, unlined faces. It…
I love beauty products. I love the whole beauty industry (except the part where women over forty are unfavorably compared to twenty-year-old swizzle sticks). Over the years, I’ve learned a lot through it, written a lot about it, and bought a lot of it. I’m turning 59 this year, which got me thinking about beauty…