Posts Tagged ‘life lessons’
You Need More Than Love: 12 Signs of Real Compatibility
What is it that makes two good people good for each other? The idea of compatibility is, for some strange reason, often overlooked when it comes to choosing a romantic partner. I believe we easily get caught up in the excitement of adventure, or the emotional rush of being with a new person, or the…
Read More25 Life-Changing Lessons About Love
There’s an old Tony Robbins quote that says “success leaves clues.” The idea is that we can learn from people who’ve already gone where we want to go. Not in the sense of copying them, but in that, we can see what worked (and didn’t work) to shorten the time of figuring it out ourselves.…
Read MoreEmotionally Mature Men Enjoy These 7 Benefits
True fulfillment comes from within. Inner work has been defined as the psychological and spiritual practice of diving deep into your inner self for the purposes of self-exploration, self-understanding, healing, and spiritual transformation. I know, you’re a pragmatic and logical individual who avoids “woo-woo” like the plague — and I’m with you. I like things that I…
Read More15 Lessons About Love Taught By Experience
There are some lessons we can only learn over time…(or, by reading about them). The gift of time comes along with gifts of its own, including valuable lessons in life and love that we learn through experience. Self love, intimate love, family love, friendship love — love is a cornerstone of living a fulfilling life, but pursuing…
Read More3 Keys To Healing Your Heartbreak
All of us face heartbreak in our lives, so how can we learn better methods for healing and moving forward? You could be reading this because you’re fresh out of a relationship and feel like garbage. Maybe you’re 6 months out of a relationship and still feel like garbage. Or, maybe, you simply need some…
Read More5 Big Warning Signs Of A Toxic Partner
These red flags help to answer the question: “Should I stay or should I go?” One of the biggest causes I see of toxic relationships spiraling over time, is ignoring or not recognizing red flags early on. Naturally, if we’re excited about seeing someone new, we can give them a little slack with weird behaviors…
Read More10 Questions You Need to Ask BEFORE Committing to Someone
Honestly answering these important questions can save you needless heartbreak and years in the wrong relationship. “He’s changed!” “She never acted like this in the beginning!” I’ve lost count of how many times someone has told me they’ve felt fooled or surprised at how their partner’s personality seemed to “change” after they entered into a…
Read More9 Affirmations to Make Dating Fun Again
Dating is as an opportunity to create the love life you’ve always desired…if you choose to see it that way. “I just want to skip the dating part and go right to the phase where we’re comfortable on the couch together.” This is what someone I’m coaching said to me on one of our recent…
Read MoreIt’s Not “Complicated,” They’re Just The Wrong Person
The right person will enhance your life, not complicate your life. Have you ever settled for for “it’s complicated” because you’ve just assumed that’s how every relationship must be? Your partner is hot and cold, off and on, incongruent with their words and actions. But, they’re still sticking around, so they must want to be…
Read MoreInsights From a Bachelor Turned Stepdad at 35
“I never thought I’d call you and hear a baby in the background.” It’s 6:00 AM. In a previous life this would mean I’d have another hour or so before rolling out of bed, grabbing something highly caffeinated, and sitting down to write, or scroll, or just chill for a bit. Today, the house is full…
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