Love isn’t a magical cure for a lasting relationship. — Once in a while, something happens that makes us lose our equilibrium in life, leaving us with more questions than answers. We question our character, our self-imposed beliefs, and our ability to make proper choices. It’s a tough spot to be in, but it’s incredibly empowering because discontentment is where…

And how you can develop them. — Picture this. It’s a warm afternoon, and you’re in your favorite coffee shop, slowly sipping away your double espresso and minding your own business. A few minutes later, a couple walks in, and just by looking at them, you spot something odd. They seem somewhat mismatched — as if they…

Read this before signing those divorce papers. — You’re trapped in a soul-crushing marriage that you can’t wait to leave. You’re tired of burying pieces of yourself in the rubble of a dead marriage. You’ve heard stories of divorced individuals who have found love and are now as happy as ever. It sparks hope within you. You look…

And how to fix this. — Right off the bat, let me say not everyone wants to be in a relationship. I knew a guy who ended up worse after being engaged to a woman he thought he’d spend the sunset of his life with. To be clear, the relationship ruined him. Not the breakup. With…

What we want at 40 is very different from what we wanted at 20. — If you’re forty and haven’t had any life issues, rock your life’s boat; count yourself lucky because you’re unique. Many of us are hurling baggage around. If we aren’t scarred from the blunt of divorce, we’re probably raising kids alone. If we haven’t been cracked by our chaotic childhoods, we’ve…

Boy, has so much changed in this new chapter. — When I hit forty, something new happened — a shift in a different direction. A strange wind started blowing within me. It was like I had been around for a while, but at the same time, I felt like I was on my way out. …

From someone who has been there. — There she was. A tall, gorgeous creature with an enviable mane who seemed to walk on air. We caught a glimpse of her as she dashed from one office to another. I wished I was her. I mean, I would have given anything to be the woman my “boyfriend” had…

Some things are hard to hear. — I know what you’re thinking. What gives me the right to claim I know secrets about men? Here’s the truth, though; when you’ve taken a class many times over, there comes a time when you can confidently shake your head and whisper, “I get it now. I really do. “ …

This list isn’t exhaustive. Not by a long shot. — There are things in life that happen right out of the blue. You stand there and think, “Wow, never in a million years did I ever imagine this would happen.” And that’s where I’ve been lately. Carla has been spilling the beans about the state of her marriage, and to…