My favourite book this week is Perfect Love, Imperfect Relationships: Healing the Wound of the Heart by John Welwood. If you are in a relationship you must read this book. John Welwood is so wise in identifying the real problem in all relationships and that is YOU. You cannot have intimacy unless you heal yourself. […]
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I am finishing a new book for young women. Could you read this DRAFT BACK COVER and send me your suggestions by email. Thanks! HOW NOT TO MARRY A SEXIST PIG: 40 EASY WAYS TO HELP THE MAN YOU LOVE TREAT YOU THE WAY YOU DESERVE [DRAFT BACK COVER] No more man caves! A book for women who are frustrated
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In his book “Making Love, Playing Power,” psychologist Ken Dolan-DelVechio suggests that the main problem in relationships is the imbalance and misuse of power. He suggests that men suffer form an attitude of “male entitlement” and this wreaks havoc on relationships as well as the less entitled partner. He defines entitlement as: “the pattern in
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A colleague of mine recently sent me this question: Question: I am the mother of two teen daughters. My husband is very controlling and I am more permissive. Which is the best way to be these days? Answer: Over the next few months I will be posting some excepts from my upcoming book: Raising Strong Girls but
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You must watch the CBC (CBC Doc Zone) documentary “Mars and Venus, Today.” I was so delighted that someone looked into the science behind John Gray’s books (that have had a massive impact on women!). There is no science behind his theories. His books have always been my most hated for one reason: He tells women to go
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I am married to man. I did not think he was a jerk until I read an article about an Ottawa therapist – Martin Rovers (and his wife) who gives talks to men and women about relationships. [Note: You need to know that Mars and Venus is my most hated book] Apparently a “jerk” is someone who resists changing, blames
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Recent research shows that couples who say sorry more often tend to stick together. No surprise. Those couples that are willing to admit they did something wrong and apologized had stronger relationships. But Stanford researchers also discovered that forgiveness only followed the apology when the coupls were “highly satisfied” (eg in a trusting relationship). Sadly, appologies were only
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