Living Up To Expectations During The Holidays

I hear this all too often in my office. I see it all too often. Stress, anxiety, worry, fear, guilt and depression due to money, responsibilities, obligations and fear....of losing the job, but not having the motivation to do a good job, of not being able to provide for the family, of looking like a slacker, or ...

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Foreplay, Sexual and Otherwise

In our society, foreplay is commonly thought of as certain sexual acts that come before the act of intercourse itself, like oral sex, manual stimulation and kissing. Traditionally we have come to think of foreplay as a series of acts, of the intimate kind, both ...

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Focused Intention During the Holidays

The holidays are upon us, and though this may be a joyful and fun time for many, this may also be a stressful time, a busy time complete with excitement and chaos. Sure, maybe you have got some time off, and the kids are also off school, but the relatives may be demanding of your time, or the co-workers or ...

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Do You Enable Bad Behavior?

There is a way to be lovingly strict. I am referring to the boundaries and limits you set in relationships that send the message that you have needs which deserve to be respected.  We all have a desire to be loved and cared for. We have desires for sex and romance. We have other spiritual needs, ...

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Growth is Best When Done Together

I realize I am constantly writing about relationships, and helping people in my work develop the skills so they can develop, build, and maintain their relationships. Sometimes friendships and relationships don't work, fall apart or simply drift away. This too is a part of life, and something I see in my work ...

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