Samantha (alias) said to me, “Being around my mom feels toxic.” She goes on to say, “Just last week my parents were over and stayed with me. My Mom, in the morning of the second day, starts talking about a family situation with her ... READ MORE
Category: family
Dismissing what I really felt
Today, I want to talk about how to really listen to yourself even when you’re faced with a lot of outside opinion and advice. Over the last month, I’ve really had to ground myself into listening to what is right for me, and my family, ... READ MORE
Are you tolerating too much in love?
She was terrified of her Dad growing up. He was a successful business man and would often come home stressed. When stressed, he was unapproachable. He would come home from a long day at work and go straight into his room in a mood. So ... READ MORE
Have a lot of love to give but men aren’t ready?
Do you feel like you are a woman with an amazing capacity to love? When you find someone that you feel a connection with are you ready to be ALL in? But you can’t seem to find a man who will step up and be all in with you. Then watch ... READ MORE
I love you because you exist
When I was little, on Valentine’s Day my mom would make us heart shaped pancakes in the morning. After school, she greeted us with a big hug and a special heart covered glass filled with heart-shaped ice cubes made out of Hawaiian ... READ MORE
How to love without losing yourself
I discovered this week that I’ve been holding something back from you. I’ve been holding back telling you that my relationship with Hemal (my husband) is the kind of love you see in those cheesy romantic comedies. I want you to have an ... READ MORE
How to date when you want kids
Let’s set the scene: You go out on a first date with a guy you like. In the back of your mind there’s a voice saying, “Hey, you know you want kids, so make sure this guy does too. Otherwise what’s the point in getting to know each ... READ MORE
Feeling the pressure to be married by now?
Honestly, I feel so blessed to be speaking to you every week and I am just honored that you open my emails and learn something. I just got back from a vacation in Florida with my mom. It was so much fun. We laughed, ate a lot, got on ... READ MORE
Do you feel like a nag?
Do you constantly feel like a nag in your relationship? Do you also feel like you are not doing enough for your man? If you resonate with the first question about feeling like a nag, then the second question oddly enough is not ... READ MORE