by Nancy | Aug 8, 2018
Grandparenting, I’m told, is one of life’s greatest joys. I’ve personally witnessed the unconditional love of a grandparent for a grandchild, and vice versa. It’s happy stuff. Mostly. But what if it isn’t? I’ve also seen people...
by Nancy | Aug 1, 2018
I recently read a news story out of North Carolina, where “the other man” was found liable for the break up of a high-profile marriage, and was assessed damages in excess of $8 million. It’s called Alienation of Affection, and it’s the law of...
by Nancy | Jul 25, 2018
If you have yet to experience any challenges as your mom and dad get older, buckle up. I’ve written a lot about aging parent issues. How to start conversations with your parents about their driving, their living situations, and their health, to name a few. ...
by Nancy | Jul 18, 2018
It’s probably impossible to go through life without having a difficult conversation. Telling your spouse you want a divorce, coming out to your parents, quitting your job, or firing an employee are some obvious examples. Whatever the subject matter, a difficult...
by Nancy | Jul 11, 2018
I often meet with couples who are getting a divorce primarily because they have opposite parenting styles. I’ve met with the fun mom and the strict dad, the fierce dad and the nurturing mom, as well as the taskmaster mom and the Disneyland dad. Recently, I met...
by Nancy | Jul 4, 2018
I recently heard a story about a man who was contacted for the first time by his adult daughter, completely out of the blue. He hadn’t seen her in 35 years, when all of a sudden, there was a knock on his door. (Okay, not literally. But close.) In any event,...
by Nancy | Jun 26, 2018
Last week, I gave you a list of 10 statements to start removing from your repertoire. Here are some ideas about what to say if you’re on the receiving end of one or more of those statements: 1. You never . . . or you always . . . Try to see it from the other...
by Nancy | Jun 20, 2018
Sorry about the long title. Believe me, I could have made it even wordier… So here’s a list of statements that won’t work. Please remove them immediately from your playbook. And next week, I’ll tell you how to respond if someone says any of...
by Nancy | Jun 13, 2018
“The best advice I can give anyone going through a rough patch is to never be afraid to ask for help.” ~ Demi Lovato When I have a toothache, I get help from my dentist. My CPA helps prepare my income tax return. And if my car has a dead battery, I call...
by Nancy | Jun 6, 2018
It’s summertime, and the living might not be so easy if you’re planning a Family Reunion. Your checklist is ever-growing, from logistics, to activities, to dealing with all of the colorful personalities that make your family unique. Think you can please...
by Nancy | May 30, 2018
Many couples I know are retired and, as an observer of relationships, I am interested to see how they navigate through this new chapter of their lives. Some couples do it really well and others seem to hate each other. Many of the latter, believe it or not, end up in...
by Nancy | May 23, 2018
I’m going to try to tackle this complicated issue by dealing with it from two perspectives: the business owner and the employee. If you’re the business owner and you haven’t established guidelines for your staff, do something immediately. Find a...
