by Nancy | Jan 24, 2024
Relationships absolutely require trust. You trust the babysitter who’s keeping your kids safe, and you trust the person repairing your car. You trust that your employees will take good care of your customers, and you trust the instructor who’s teaching your teenager...
by Nancy | Jan 17, 2024
I have a confession to make – I watch “Survivor.” I’ve watched it religiously since it aired in 2000. (Please don’t do the math.) It has all the elements of good entertainment, at least to me. There’s suspense, potential for...
by Nancy | Jan 10, 2024
I’ve often wished I could take photos of my divorcing clients who have figured out how to stay friends. I’d frame every picture and hang each one on my imaginary “Hall of Fame Wall.” That being said, what if staying friends with your ex is holding you back from moving...
by Nancy | Jan 3, 2024
Do you plague yourself with the “what-ifs?” Are you a pre-worrier? Does your mind seem to create the negative list, even when you know it causes you added stress and anxiety? Wait. What? Who me? I think most of us can answer yes to all of these questions....
by Nancy | Dec 27, 2023
First, let me be perfectly honest. I have no willpower. That being said, I rarely make New Year’s resolutions because I cannot keep them. But maybe 2024 will be different . . .How many times will you be asked within the next week about your New Year’s resolutions? Do...
by Nancy | Dec 20, 2023
Both the ancient Greeks and the ancient Romans used an olive branch as a symbol of peace. The expression, “to extend an olive branch,” is often used as a metaphor for reconciliation. And now as the new year approaches, I tend to think about relationships, especially...
by Nancy | Dec 13, 2023
Anybody who knows me will agree that I’m a stickler for proper spelling, grammar, and manners. I’ve been known to reply to random posts on Facebook to point out the difference between “your” and “you’re.” I’ve reminded strangers to say “thank you” to the person...
by Nancy | Dec 6, 2023
I was raised by a Jewish mother. I think that makes me an expert on guilt. Religion notwithstanding, I’m going out on a limb to state that everyone has felt guilty about something. And I think we can all agree that guilt is not fun. So, many of us stay in an...
by Nancy | Nov 29, 2023
Until about a year ago, I had never watched a Hallmark movie. It’s not that I’m a snob with high standards. Anyone who knows me will attest to that. And it’s not that I have anything against romance. On the contrary, I absolutely love love. So, for “research...
by Nancy | Nov 22, 2023
Let’s start with a quick quiz:Question 1: Your spouse just got fired. Do you (a) sit quietly and listen to how it all came down, or (b) suggest that he look at the situation from another perspective?Question 2: Your office mate just told you she had sex with her...
by Nancy | Nov 15, 2023
What comes to your mind when you read the title of this article? Is it the commonly used term for a basketball fundamental? Or is it the “Friends” episode with Ross and the sofa? Dictionary.com had 14 definitions for the word. My favorite is #6: ...
by Nancy | Nov 7, 2023
Tempers often flare during divorce and custody mediations, so dealing with emotions is a large part of what I do.For example, last year I worked with a divorcing couple who had two kids. According to “Molly,” her husband had a drinking problem. “Mike” admitted that he...
