by Nancy | Jun 12, 2019
Which takes more effort, staying in a relationship or ending it? In my last post, I talked about the challenges of ending a relationship. Staying in one can also be a challenge. I’ve read dozens and dozens of articles, each claiming to reveal the secret to...
by Nancy | Jun 5, 2019
Making the decision to end a relationship can be more challenging than actually ending it. This is true whether you’re thinking about ending your marriage, quitting your job, or selling your house. And if you’re indecisive by nature, the choice can be...
by Nancy | May 29, 2019
I’m not supposed to tell you this. I’m giving away some (but not all) of the secret techniques used by Mediators. You’ll probably want to thank me later. For now, please read on. Obviously, we all want to win our arguments. We want to be told...
by Nancy | 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...
by Nancy | 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...
by Nancy | May 8, 2019
Splitting up with the parent of your kids is an extremely difficult decision. I respect the rough road my clients embark upon when they’re choosing to end the relationship. And as I remind them time after time, “you’re going to be a family...
by Nancy | May 1, 2019
“It’s none of your business,” is what my friend’s mother said when he asked to see her Will. He was not only offended, he was furious! And, as he confided to me, he was terrified by her secrecy. What wasn’t she telling him? If...
by Nancy | 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...
by Nancy | 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...
by Nancy | 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...
by Nancy | 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...
by Nancy | 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...
