As our population ages, we see older adults all over the place. We’re living longer, and seniors are leading active lives. That is, until we see things start to change. I frequently talk with families about how roles have reversed, and adult children are...
Have you ever been in a heated discussion with a loved one or a co-worker, only to find yourself enraged by a single statement? In retrospect, you acknowledge that your partner, sibling, colleague or parent knows exactly how to push your buttons, and you probably know...
“Vanity Fair,” by William Makepeace Thackeray (note his middle name) was required reading for me as an English Lit major in college. The only thing I actually remember from the book was the line, “Revenge may be wicked, but it’s natural.”...
When it comes to divorce, are men given the same consideration as women? I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately; wondering about the different ways men and women approach divorce, deal with it, and how we all survive it. And although every situation is unique,...
You were divorced from each other several years ago, when your kids were still in elementary school. Co-parenting was challenging, but you communicated with each other, and the kids were flexible and resilient. Now they’re in high school, and everything has changed....
They waited until we got to the dog park before they dropped the bombshell. They’re splitting up! My dad is moving out of the house this weekend! I had no idea their marriage was in trouble. Of course, I’m easily distracted by a Milk Bone, so I haven’t paid a lot of...
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt guilty about something. If that feeling was pleasurable, you may lower your hand. Aha! Still have your hand in the air? I thought so. You may now put your hand down. It’s unanimous – guilt isn’t fun. So we stay in unfulfilling,...
Has anybody ever told you that you’re a good listener? Or accused you of not listening? How often do you hear the rhetorical “Listen” at the start of a political commentary, or in answer to a debate question? I challenge you to be aware of the word for a day or two,...
This is a blog post that originally posted on LGDesigns.co as a guest blogger. This topic is one I am familiar with, having helped families overcome communication issues and differences of opinions over a period of several years. If you have a wicked stepmother in...
I recently posted this blog on LinkedIn after a particularly interesting session with a divorcing couple. As I was listening to them, and as they were working hard to reach difficult decisions about their family, I found myself wondering what drew them to each other...
I recently was invited to be a guest on “Real Estate Know How with Lynnae.” We had neither agenda nor notes, yet the conversation flowed. I was amazed at the parallels between her business as a residential real estate broker, and mine as a mediator. It...
This blog was originally posted on LGDesigns.co. Read the entire blog post by clicking here… Before you ponder this non-sequitur, much less attempt to answer it for yourself, let’s think about how these questions relate to conflict in the workplace. Here’s a...
