“Compromise can be very loving when done with self respect and in a way that supports the relationship.” Compromise can be seen, by some people, as a positive thing—an opportunity to meet in the middle and come to a conclusion that satisfies both parties. However, it can often be viewed in a negative context, equated Read More
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Divorce Can Be an Act of Radical Self-Love
I could not have said this better myself. “I divorced my husband not because I didn’t love him. I divorced him because I loved myself more. There are many reasons we did not make it. But the main one is that we had incompatible visions of our roles as partners and parents.” Divorce is hard, Read More
Taking the ‘Shame Part’ Out of Female Anatomy
Fascinating article in today’s New York Times: The pudendal nerve provides sensation to the vagina and vulva, or outer female genitalia. The term derived from the Latin verb pudere: to be ashamed. The shame nerve, Ms. Draper noted: “I was like, What? Excuse me?” It grew worse. When her teacher handed her a copy of Read More
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Things work out
So many times during my 30+ year career and 50+ year life, I have been reminded that things work out. It’s hard to remember when we’re heartbroken and hopeless, but they really always do. Bob and Suzie were both in a lot of pain and came to see me with seemingly unresolvable differences. We identified Read More
Wedding Bells for Two 95-Year-Olds
It is never too late to find, and keep, love. This article is so delightful. I had a hard time choosing my favorite excerpts: Ms. Morrow-Nulton and Mr. Shults were both born in May 1926. “I hope I make it to 100 so we can have five years together,” she said on May 22, just Read More