by Nancy | Apr 12, 2023
Let me start with a confession – I text like a teenager. Technology in general, and texting in particular help me run my life with efficiency. I can send a text to my friend to tell him I’m running five minutes late, and I can confirm tomorrow’s mediation...
by Nancy | Apr 5, 2023
Sometimes I think I could have been a decent actress because I can cry on demand. All I need to do is conjure up a memory about my dad and the tears start to roll. Those memories are emotional triggers for me. During a recent divorce mediation, I used the word...
by Nancy | Mar 29, 2023
When we were kids, we cemented a promise with the “pinky swear.” As adults, it’s about integrity. Long before I read “The Four Agreements,” I understood the first principle of that book, which is to “be impeccable with your word.” I’m...
by Nancy | Mar 22, 2023
Regardless of your age or your education, you’ve probably acquired experience in something. It makes no difference whether you’re a financial advisor or a skilled cake decorator, sharing some of the things you’ve learned can have all kinds of hidden and not-so-hidden...
by Nancy | Mar 15, 2023
If you’ve ever read a magazine or a self-help book, or had a conversation with a close friend, I’m pretty sure the term “red flag” has come up a time or two. Whether it’s ridiculous spelling errors in a resume, or a malicious tidbit of...
by Nancy | Mar 8, 2023
My mom liked to move the furniture around. On any given day, and for no particular reason, I’d come home from school to find the living room couch on the opposite wall, or my dad’s recliner somewhere new. Those minor changes in the house made me feel disconnected and...
by Nancy | Mar 1, 2023
It’s been a few years since your divorce, and you’re now remarried. With characteristic optimism, you’ve started on the journey to co-exist with his children. And with his ex! How on earth are you going to navigate this? This is a complicated,...
by Nancy | Feb 22, 2023
If I had a dollar for every time my mom told me, “Never say never,” I’d have a ton of money. Did anyone ever suggest the same to you? There’s definitely wisdom in that.When you’re in an argument with your kid, do you find yourself making...
by Nancy | Feb 15, 2023
I am competitive. It shows up in my day-to-day choices for entertainment, like being an NFL fan and a devotee of the British Baking Championship. I play word games every day, competing against myself or the anonymous online masses. I also sometimes (well, often...
by Nancy | Feb 8, 2023
I recently had a conversation with my happily married niece. It kind of went like this:Me: What are you doing to celebrate Valentine’s Day?Her: Nothing. It’s a stupid holiday.Me: Why do you think it’s stupid?Her: Because we don’t need a date on the calendar telling us...
by Nancy | Feb 1, 2023
According to dictionary.com, gossip is “idle talk or rumor especially about the personal or private affairs of others.” It typically happens outside the presence of the person who is in the spotlight and, like it or not, we all do it. I think we can...
by Nancy | Jan 25, 2023
I love a grand gesture. When I see videos of elaborate marriage proposals or clever invitations to the prom, I marvel at the creativity and effort put forth. And don’t even get me started on gender reveal parties or showy flash mobs! I am completely in awe. ...
