The Power of Presence to Banish Nervous Habits

Uncontrollable giggling. Babbling. Nervous gestures. You never do anything like that …. do you? 😉 Every one of us acts in a very specific way when we get nervous. People who know us can tell. No matter how hard we try to come across as calm, cool, and collected, our...

The Secret to Lasting Happiness

I had the good fortune of meeting a lovely elderly woman who was celebrating her 50th wedding anniversary. Of course I had to ask: “What’s the secret to staying happily married as long as you two?” “Secret?” She laughed. “There’s no secret. A happy marriage is made up...

The Mistake We All Make When Interpreting Other People’s Actions

Tell me if this sounds familiar. You’re excited to see your guy. He walks in the door, gives you a quick peck on the cheek, and… …hardly notices the fact that you’re absolutely beaming at the sight of him. Immediately, you’re wondering what gives. Does he...

When It’s Time for a Romantic Upgrade

I don’t know about you, but the last month before I upgrade my phone is painful. By then, my old phone feels outdated and sluggish. It doesn’t have enough storage, can’t really handle the apps I use daily, and, maybe worst of all, it’s just not exciting anymore. More...

3 Ways to Let Him Know You Need Him Without Appearing Needy

Neediness has gotten a bad rap. You shouldn’t need a man. You should be independent and self-sufficient. You should seek a partner to complement you, not complete you. Those “shoulds” come from everywhere. Culture. Advice columns. Friends. It’s not surprising that...

How to Argue with Your Man—and Feel Better Afterward

If you’re on Facebook (or any other social media site), you’ve probably seen people fight online. Someone lobs an opinion out there like a grenade, and then KA-BLAM! The ensuing “discussion” is rarely an open exchange of maturely cultivated...