by Nancy | Feb 28, 2024
“I don’t know what my expectations are until they’re not met.” ~ Chuck LorreI’ve been dealing with expectations lately, both my own and those of my mediation clients. When considering my personal ones, I don’t often clearly identify the...
by Nancy | Feb 21, 2024
Telling your kids that you’re getting a divorce is one of the most significant and impactful conversations you’ll ever have, so it makes sense to do the best you can. Even if you haven’t been on the same page with your spouse for ages, it’s extremely important in this...
by Nancy | Feb 14, 2024
Are you a scorekeeper? Do you keep track of whether it’s your turn to buy lunch? Do you always do your best to keep a conversation balanced? Do you remember who’s had you over for dinner? Or are you the one who never reaches for the check? Are you the kind of friend...
by Nancy | Feb 7, 2024
Well, it’s almost Valentine’s Day, a holiday I both love and abhor. I love it because I like to believe I’m romantic, and I abhor it because the day causes inevitable stress for many people whose expectations aren’t met. The thing is, if you...
by Nancy | Jan 31, 2024
What issues might be of concern to your aging parents or grandparents? Maybe one or more of these:1. Care, safety, and comfort.2. Physical situation.3. Sexuality/companionship.4. End of life decisions. 5. Mental capacityWow! Tough stuff. We tend to avoid these...
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...
