Reclaiming Valentine's Day

Reclaiming Valentine's Day

How did we end up here? In 2nd grade, it was such a joy to hand out Valentine’s to all the kids in the class, and receive cute cards and candy hearts in return. And now? “Valentine’s Day is stupid.”

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"Conscious" Relationship Checklist -- 13 Statements to Evaluate with Your Partner

"Conscious" Relationship Checklist -- 13 Statements to Evaluate with Your Partner

What is a “conscious” relationship? Frankly, it seems to be a made-up term, and one that has different meanings depending on who’s writing about it. Nonetheless, I like to use this concept in my personal and professional work. Here’s my definition…

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Softening to Emotional Resistance

Softening to Emotional Resistance

“Notice where you’re resisting. See if you can soften in those areas,” the yoga teacher instructed. We were in half-pigeon pose, during the last five minutes of a “Hot Power Yoga” class. For those uninitiated to yoga, what you most need to know about half-pigeon is …

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How to Stop Feeling “Alone” with Your Partner

How to Stop Feeling “Alone” with Your Partner

One of the best feelings with a partner is when you feel emotionally connected to them. Life flows easier, you know that they “get” you, and that they have your back. But what does the opposite of this feel like? It feels like your presence in the room doesn’t matter to them…

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