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Valentine’s Day Is Not About Roses (But I’ll Take Them Anyway)

In 2014, I wrote a post about Valentine’s Day and the reason we celebrate it at all. Not the prix fixe dinners.Not the heart-shaped boxes.Not the pressure. But the man. Saint Valentine. A priest who believed so deeply in love and the sanctity of marriage that he defied the government of [...]

2026-02-14T06:12:35-08:00February 14th, 2026|Advice for Women, Dating Advice, Relationship Advice|

Is Dating Dead? What Burned-Out Singles Are Experiencing

As the year comes to a close, I began reflecting. I looked at my health—check. Then my relationships—check. And finally, my business—and that’s where I noticed a change. During the COVID pandemic my clientele shifted. High-paying professionals such as neurologists, estate lawyers, engineers, and radiologists became teachers, social workers, and nurses. Then [...]

2025-12-27T03:07:45-08:00December 27th, 2025|Advice for Men, Advice for Women, Dating Advice, Single|

The 12 Days of Christmas: Daily Practices to Open Your Heart to Love

The 12 Days of Christmas: Opening Your Heart to Love The Christmas season isn’t just about what we decorate, buy, or receive—it’s about what we embody. When we live in the spirit of Christmas—love, generosity, forgiveness, peace—we naturally soften. And when we soften, we open. Love doesn’t enter a guarded, exhausted, [...]

2025-12-14T02:38:06-08:00December 13th, 2025|Holiday Tips|

Are You Getting What You Want, Need, or Require in Your Relationship?

A holiday self-check for your heart, your boundaries, and your emotional wellbeing. The holidays have a way of illuminating the truth. For some, this time of year brings warmth, connection, shared traditions, and the feeling of being deeply loved. But for others, the holiday season brings a quiet awareness —the sense [...]

2025-12-01T06:53:07-08:00December 1st, 2025|Dating Advice, Relationship Advice|

How Young Men Got Lost — and How We Can Help Them Find Their Way Back to Love

Inspired by the Tucker Carlson & Nick Fuentes Interview — and why understanding rhetoric like theirs may help us reach young men before it’s too late. 1. Why I Listened to the Conversation Before I go further, I want to be clear: I do not endorse Nick Fuentes or [...]

2025-11-13T04:49:38-08:00November 13th, 2025|Advice for Men|

Counterpoint: Why “Having a Boyfriend” Isn’t Embarrassing — It’s Human

After reading Vogue’s recent opinion piece, "Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?"  I felt compelled to respond. This so-called “trend” of finding having a boyfriend embarrassing is, quite frankly, a lame attempt at reaffirming the 1970s version of the “liberated woman.” That same movement led many women to pursue independence [...]

The Body Keeps the Score — Healing After Trauma and Learning to Let Go

It's Was More Than A Backache  When I discovered that an old back injury I thought was long healed actually stemmed from a violent incident in my past, I was reminded of something profound: the body really does keep the score. For many of us who’ve experienced trauma — whether through domestic violence, [...]

2025-10-29T06:32:06-07:00October 29th, 2025|Domestic Violence/Abuse|

Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentence, Cassie’s Voice, and the Silence Around Violence Against Women

When I was interviewed by CNN about Cassie Ventura’s courage in speaking out, I said then what I’ll say now: victim shaming will never silence women who refuse to bury their truth. Cassie’s decision to come forward with her story was not just brave—it was necessary.Now that Sean "Diddy" Combs has been sentenced to more [...]

2025-10-06T03:03:40-07:00October 6th, 2025|Domestic Violence/Abuse|

Nicole Kidman, Divorce, and the Bus Route of Love

When I read the news on Reuters, that Nicole Kidman’s husband had suddenly asked for a divorce — after years of marriage, sobriety clauses in their prenup, and what seemed like deep devotion — my heart went out to her. Some are calling her foolish for marrying for love, but I disagree. [...]

The Girlfriend: What This Amazon Prime Miniseries Reveals About Love, Family, and Red Flags

I recently streamed The Girlfriend on Amazon Prime, starring Robin Wright as Laura, the protective mother of Daniel, who falls head-over-heels for a girl named Cherry. From the moment Cherry appears on screen, something feels “off.” Within the first episode, we see her stealing a necklace, lying about her background, and trying a little too [...]

2025-09-17T07:59:28-07:00September 17th, 2025|Advice for Women, Dating Advice, Relationship Advice|
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