How Many Friends Do You Have? (Three Minute Read)

How Many Friends Do You Have? (Three Minute Read)

by | May 22, 2019

A recent survey conducted by Evite concluded that adults find it difficult to make new friends.  In fact, the survey indicated that the average American adult hasn’t made a new friend in five years!   Evite reported that we have 16 friends:  three for life, five...
Should I Say Something? (Three Minute Read)

Should I Say Something? (Three Minute Read)

by | May 15, 2019

I recently experienced a very awkward moment when I bumped into my neighbor’s husband at a Caesar’s Palace cocktail lounge. I saw him canoodling (that word kinda grosses me out) with a woman half his age. We made eye contact and then I continued on my...
Is It Possible to Mediate With Yourself? (Three Minute Read)

Is It Possible to Mediate With Yourself? (Three Minute Read)

by | Apr 24, 2019

Remember when The Great Gazoo gave Fred Flintstone advice? I’ve tried to channel that inner voice and, for some reason, Gazoo has yet to appear  It’s not a bad thing, however,  because Gazoo usually gave Fred and Barney the kind of suggestions that got...
Starting a New Business Partnership? (Three Minute Read)

Starting a New Business Partnership? (Three Minute Read)

by | Apr 17, 2019

You’ve had four dozen breakfast meetings, numerous enthusiastic phone conversations, and you know you’re both completely in sync about your plans, goals, and vision. Now is the time to actually start that business you’ve been talking about forever. Is the first step...
It’s So Annoying! (Three Minute Read)

It’s So Annoying! (Three Minute Read)

by | Apr 10, 2019

If I made a list of the things that annoy me, I could be writing for days and days.  Well, maybe not days, but I’m certain that this post would be way longer than a three minute read. Do you feel the same way? I’ve been wondering whether I need some...
If You Don’t Say It, I Can’t Hear It (Three Minute Read)

If You Don’t Say It, I Can’t Hear It (Three Minute Read)

by | Apr 3, 2019

Raise your hand if you wish you had a magic crystal ball.  Newsflash: I’m not a mind reader. If you want me to start doing something, stop doing something, do it more often, or do it less often, you’re going to have to say something. Your...
Ask for Thinking Time (Three Minute Read)

Ask for Thinking Time (Three Minute Read)

by | Mar 27, 2019

Did you know that there are three answers to any request? They are: Yes, No, and I’ll Think About It. Yet for some reason, we tend to dismiss the third option and instantaneously go for either the yes or the no. I am usually quick to say yes, and then after...
Do You Toot Your Own Horn? (Three Minute Read)

Do You Toot Your Own Horn? (Three Minute Read)

by | Mar 20, 2019

When my big brother was running for third grade class president against Ellen Freedlander, the vote was conducted by the heads-down, eyes-closed, raise-your-hand method. Afraid he’d be caught voting for himself, my brother cast his vote for Ellen and guess what?...
Are You The Controller or the Controlled? (Three Minute Read)

Are You The Controller or the Controlled? (Three Minute Read)

by | Mar 13, 2019

Do you have possession of the remote?  What about the finances?  The calendar?  I believe that in most healthy relationships, the control winds up balanced — decided by aptitude or by enthusiasm. In my divorce mediation practice, it’s sometimes obvious...