Always Pack Emotional Intelligence When Traveling [EXPERT]

Traveling together can be a uniquely bonding experience, or it can be stressful and divisive.

I would like to share with you some of our best traveling mishaps, and the emotional intelligence lessons learned over the miles and years.

4 Truthful Cheating Facts [EXPERT]

Before you place the blame on the cheater, think about these 4 truths.

The powerful, hot man who cheated on his wife/girlfriend (fill in the blank: everyone from Tiger Woods to Hugh Grant) hits the front pages, and instead of fans cheering they're reeling from his admission of foul play. Justifying their actions some experts will say, "Powerful men have a higher sex drive,"; "Men are just wired that way,"; or "If women don't want their men to stray, they need to turn up the passion in the bedroom." And I say, "Please!

How Do I Love Me? 52 Ways To Treat Yourself Well [EXPERT]

Don't you deserve a little love?

The truth is you deserve to be happy, and loving yourself is a good place to start. Here are 52 ways to love the hell out of yourself right now!

Are You Standing Up For Your Power In Love & Life? [EXPERT]

How are you taking a stand for YOU right now?

It was a typical glamorous day in the life of Lara Fernandez. Standing in a long line at the local grocery store, short on time and patience, mindlessly watching the customers ahead of me buying their groceries. As I slowly and painfully inched closer to the checkout counter, I noticed, one customer ahead of me, an interaction between the checkout lady and two Latino men who looked like day laborers. They obviously didn’t speak any English as they tried to swipe their debit card and punch the correct buttons in the credit card machine to pay for their food.

seduction — Seduction can sometimes leave you with more frustrations than satisfaction!

Are You Easily Seduced? [EXPERT]

5 characteristics of women who have a high "risk" of being seduced!

In my coaching practice, I see various types of women of all ages, backgrounds and professions. Most of them are getting over the man who blew into their lives as a fantasy, great lover or trustworthy confidant, whom they eventually fell in love with only to end up heartbroken. What I found fascinating is that although many of these women suffered with intolerable heart break that they no longer wanted to feel, they also refused to take my advice or let me help them because they did not want to let go of the euphoria invoked by the memories of a man who broke their heart. When my clients explain to me their stories from beginning to end, I immediately see the red signs from the start. It also becomes clear to me that these men were able to manipulate and seduce these women because of their emotional vulnerabilities at the time.

Disrespect, Respect And Self-Respect [EXPERT]

Obligation, lack of communication, anger and disrespect poison our relationships.

Relationships have given me great opportunities to get to know more of myself. We cannot discount the relationships that have been a struggle because this is where we can learn about our unhealthy patterns. People can trigger negative feelings of unworthiness and lies that tell us we are not good enough. When we start to walk on egg shells, feel unsafe or uncomfortable our inauthenticity becomes a barrier to love. The freedom of joy, passion,intimacy, trust, and safe love keep relationships alive!

The Secret To Better Relationships [EXPERT]

Unhappy with your relationships? Here's the likely culprit, and how to fix it...

Unhappy with your relationships? Here's the likely culprit, and how to fix it... you need to strengthen your personal boundaries. Strong personal boundaries give you the freedom to say yes to what you want and no to what you don’t want, despite the risk of displeasing others. What a concept, huh? (The irony is the more you try to please others, the less you succeed. Nobody likes a people pleaser.) You’ll automatically upgrade your relationships and improve your life overall.

Throwing A "New You" Cocktail Party [EXPERT]

It's never to late to recapture the essence of what you once were. Celebrate YOU!

Sometimes, when relationships end, we feel a source of emptiness in our hearts. As if a death has occurred, we may even feel that we have lost a part of ourselves. This feeling is real and needs to be addressed in a positive way! When your heart is broken, your whole identity may feel shattered. You may feel you are no longer alive. But that is not the case. A breakup is like a broken mirror. It is better to leave it broken than hurt yourself trying to fix it. It may be time to move on, and reclaim your life.

Value Your "V" [EXPERT]

Expect a title and commitment before giving up your “halleluiah sunshine” because you value your "V"

At one point or another we have been in a relationship or in love with a man who wasn’t quite feeling the same way in return. His friends or family would come around only for him to introduce you as his “friend” Tracey or Keisha or what ever your name happens to be. Although you two may be having sex, you never get the title of “girlfriend” no matter how hard you try to win his heart over and prove that you are the perfect girl for him.

3 Steps To Overcome Sex Addiction [EXPERT]

Develop respect for yourself while maintaining a healthy sexual relationship!

This intriguing trifecta – sex, food and money, are three of the most sought-after pleasures life has to offer. Yet, we’ve all suffered the extremes of having too much of a good thing – when longing becomes lust and increasing stress and anxiety are the result of obsession. There are warning signs if we choose to listen, whether they are nagging little thoughts at the outer regions or outrageous behaviors that become hard to ignore. These warning signs indicate perhaps seeking help is a good idea, around about – now.

change sign — What path should you take if you're unhappy when your partner changes?

Why You Can't Change The One You Love [EXPERT]

How to make a decision when you are hurt by your partner's changes.

Sometimes people are try to force their partners to be exactly what they want them to be. When they do this, they are continually disappointed in the results. They feel wronged by the other person because they aren't getting what they need. Sometimes they don't ask for what they need and then pout and sit around like a victim when they don't get it.