by Nancy | Nov 29, 2017
You’ve talked (and listened) to the point of exhaustion, and you’ve both agreed to the second chance concept (for a quick reminder, click here). You’re ready for a fresh start, but there’s a nagging doubt in the back of your mind as to...
by Nancy | Nov 22, 2017
I’m a big believer in second chances, and in third, fourth — well maybe I’ll stop there. I know from personal as well as from professional experience that there isn’t an ‘always’ or a ‘never’ when it comes to second...
by Nancy | Nov 15, 2017
Do you dread Thanksgiving with your family? Is it because of your mother-in-law’s condescending questioning? Or your dad’s inability to engage in a decent conversation? Does your sister pretend the dried-out turkey is the best one yet? Are you the only...
by Nancy | Nov 8, 2017
We’ve all heard about the seven stages of grief: shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, testing, and acceptance. Does the same model work when you’ve been fired? Let’s assume you weren’t fired because of your age, race, gender, religion,...
by Nancy | Nov 1, 2017
You want out. The relationship is over. You’re beyond ready to move out and move forward, but she’s threatening to hurt herself. Or worse. IMPORTANT: Threats of suicide can be very real. Make sure you get in touch with a suicide prevention and/or support...
by Nancy | Oct 25, 2017
People sometimes ask me for advice about communication. And to be perfectly honest, sometimes I give it without being asked. (Note to self: write blog about people who provide unsolicited advice. ) In the meantime, here are a few examples: Question: Carrie’s sister...
by Nancy | Oct 18, 2017
The opportunity for a dispute to arise in a business relationship happens far more frequently than you might guess. But I’m not here to convince you to get it in writing. You already know that. What I’m wondering is whether you have a mediation clause in...
by Nancy | Oct 11, 2017
Over the past five years, I have seen a surprising increase in the number of couples seeking my mediation services to help end their 20-35 year marriages. I’ve been giving a lot of thought to the concept of “grey divorce” (as in older couples with...
by Nancy | Oct 4, 2017
In light of the recent mass shooting in my city, I’m going to deviate from my typical (and, hopefully educational) weekly blog post to write from my heart. The numbness of the past few days has given way to an extraordinary realization that people are inherently...
by Nancy | Sep 27, 2017
A couple of years ago, I met with three adult brothers whose mother, Peggy, had passed away. Although Peggy had a Will to take care of distributing her real estate, and she was foresighted enough to divide her savings into three equal accounts naming each son as a...
by Nancy | Sep 20, 2017
Co-existing with your office mate can be challenging. Minor annoyances, such as humming or whistling, can escalate when you perceive that your co-worker isn’t carrying his/her own weight. And what if you’re angry with your business partner, your...
by Nancy | Sep 13, 2017
My humans just dropped a bombshell on me. They’re getting a divorce and my world will never be the same. How could they make such a drastic decision without consulting me? After all, I am an important member of this family! They decided that I’m going...
