DATING AND THE WIZARD OF OZ

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Everything I ever wanted to know about life I could have learned from,“The Wizard of Oz.” Deep, core values regarding what really matters in this world were illustrated perfectly by the loving and supportive bond between Dorothy and her…

How to Fall in Love with Yourself

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I’ve been noticing an intriguing phenomenon with my individual clients as well as with my groups who are going through various phases of divorce. When I encourage participants to identify positive traits that they possess, the activity initially…

HOW TO MAKE A LOVE SANDWICH

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When we want to let someone know about an issue that is really important to us, or about a strong preference that we have, how do we bring it across? Our manner can make the crucial difference in the way that we are heard, and it can determine…

How to Get Infected With the “E” Factor for Dating

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During my workshops and seminars, as well as with my individual clients, we talk a lot about projecting confidence and positivity in order to enhance dating success. These qualities are enormously important in drawing potential partners to…

Divorce and “Hurricane Sandy”

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  As I sat on the couch reading while the storm progressed, I was taken back to another turbulent and uncertain time in my life which felt somehow similar; my divorce. As I encouraged myself to remain calm in the face of the storm, the fierce…

Divorce and Gratitude

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  How do I dare put those two words in the same title? I dare because they belong together. How so? Divorce can often bring with it enormous pain, difficulty, fear, uncertainty, anger, and sadness. No matter how difficult your process is, or…

New Year: Plan for Love

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I’m always amazed by how we meticulously formulate carefully thought-out plans for every aspect of our lives; including our careers, our education, our parenting, even our vacations. But when it comes to our love lives, certainly an enormously…

Dating Lessons from Costa Rica

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It hit me as I watched the freshly hatched Black Turtles find their way down the beach to the ocean. These creatures are unambivalent about following their instincts. When the naturalist set them free, just hours old, they did exactly what…

WHAT'S YOUR PURPOSE?

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When I made a wishes either by blowing out candles on my BD cake or throwing coins into a fountain, I always wished for the same two things. No, I didn't wish for Mr. Right or mansions on both coasts or the most expensive cars. I always wished…