Like a phoenix from the ashes, my coaching practice surfaced when I was going through my divorce. Although my marriage started off as happy and healthy, my husband and I eventually began fighting constantly. The stress of my perfectionism (plus not having the tools to create a strong relationship) caused feelings of insecurity and major…
Ever heard the expression, Men are from Mars and women are from Venus? I’m willing to bet you have. In fact, you’ve probably even said it outloud to someone before. It’s cute, right? Well, kinda… Although this age-old metaphor is supposed to be lighthearted, there could be some damaging implications underneath the surface. True, men…
FYI, there’s a totally right way and a totally wrong way to address jealousy in a relationship. But one thing’s for sure—feeling a little jealousy and insecurity is completely normal (go ahead and take a big sigh of relief!). Sorry to say it, but pangs of “normal” jealousy are something you’ll probably never escape (um,…
A few days ago, I had the pleasure of speaking to the Ohio University chapter of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. The topic? My all-time fave thing to talk about: authenticity. Most people (especially college students!) have a keen ability to alter who they are in different situations, like a chameleon that changes its colors. Many of us have two different selves: our authentic selves and our social selves. Which one have you been choosing?
We all want to be loved. So, when we think we’ve found the one, it’s normal to let fear creep in to prepare us for the worst-case scenario. And while fear itself isn’t necessarily a bad thing, problems can certainly arise if you let insecurity take the wheel more often than not. Here’s how to find out if your insecurity is jeopardizing your relationship, and how to stop it for good.