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Challenging the Fantasy Bond

In this blog, I am excited to share the introduction and conclusion from my new... >>

Why Is It So Hard to Leave a Narcissist?

Narcissistic Traits There are a considerable number of problems that come with dating a narcissist.... >>

Accepting “Good Enough” Friends and Partners

It’s pretty much to be expected that the people who matter most to us also... >>

Are You Sabotaging Yourself?

Many people struggle with reconciling what they think they want with what they go about... >>

How to Let People Help You

All of us have a longing to be the recipient of caring gestures and offerings... >>

Why It’s Okay to Feel Bad About Certain Things

Most of the time, I write about the downsides of self-criticism – so much so... >>

Advice From a Mother of the Bride

My daughter was married last month, which, in sitting down to write this blog, made... >>

Why We Must Keep Nurturing Connection

If these past 18 months have forced us to evaluate anything, it’s the importance of... >>

Why We Don’t See Ourselves Clearly

On any given day of our lives, our self-esteem is likely to hit plenty of... >>

Genuine Relating in an Imperfect World

Real-World Romance for Real-Life Partners Last month, I finished revising and updating The Fantasy Bond... >>