In so many of my own intimate relationships, I can slip into doing what they need to get their needs met, leaving me feeling unfulfilled, empty, and used up. This is true for mental, emotional, and physical intimacy. For mental intimacy, we far too often listen the way they want us to listen and respond…

Loving myself was not easy. I wish I could say I’ve always loved myself, but that’s true. I lost myself in the role of motherhood, and for a lot of the years that felt like my primary role, and I lost myself. I’ve always worked, and most folks think that’s enough to stay balanced, but…

Divorce is generally a permanent solution to a set of temporary issues. If there is spousal or child abuse, get to safety immediately. Everything else is temporary and can be survived. I include infidelity in this. This is shocking to most people. My view on infidelity, like any other issue in a marriage, is that…