"I can't cut out the pieces of my heart that still love him and set them on fire," Cassandra reflects in Sergei 2.0, the second book in...

In French class we learn the concept of the "faux ami" - an English word with a different meaning in French. A good example is 'blesser,'...

Love breathes in waves. We feel excitement as one wave builds, and loss when it recedes. Chasing a falling wave is useless because waves...

Patience grants us the peace to slow down to match the pace of others when the connection is important. Connection is always important....

The world changes one smile at a time. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #philosophy #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness...

The emotional price of making social errors is very humbling. And yet, humility is an important aspect of social skill. The anguish of...

Some people have brains that are always hungry for new information. These cognitive curious types tend to see problems in unique ways and...

Only a tragic hero could feel alone in a world overstuffed with people. While it is 100% okay to feel this way, we should understand...

The best way to begin a harmonious relationship is to demonstrate respect and consideration from the start. This sets the stage for...

This is Mishka, my Great Pyrenees with fabulous floof. Everyone wants to touch her incredibly soft and luscious fur. And yet, the harder...

Time is limited by anxiety, which always tells us we have to rush to get our needs met. Counter this tendency with the expansion within...

We begin by offering a peaceful oasis to a prospective partner. No expectation, no pressure. Only genuine curiosity and respect. There is...

Fact: The stress of being pursued triggers a flight response. The more intense the chase, the faster they will run. Why not extend a...

We know we will have a better chance at a fresh start when we take time to pare down possessions and pack treasures before a move. To...

Maybe we just needed some time to think things over. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mindfulness #mentalhealth...

Temporary people seek intimacy with bodies as if that is all we are. It's okay to say "slow down," and see how they respond. Respectful...

Genuinely liking someone the way they are right now breaks down the barriers to authentic connection. #ReadTheStain #writer #psychology...

May we all find the deep loving relationships we deserve. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth...

The art of good communication requires silencing our own assumptions to listen fully to what the other person has to say. Even an eye...

When we aren't actively cultivating peace within ourselves, we tend to forget what it means to others. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger...