Self-acceptance is very powerful and a very important component in having self-confidence. I’ve had several clients say to me: “How can I learn to accept myself, when I know there’s things about me I don’t like?” One of the biggest misconceptions that people have about self-acceptance, is that self-acceptance means liking everything about yourself. Not true! You don't have to like everything that you accept. Acceptance also doesn’t mean approval. For example, accepting the fact […]

Both men and women can be victims of emotional abuse. It is important to remember that while emotional abuse is often thought of as being committed by a man against a woman, women can also emotionally abuse men, or between members of a same-sex relationship.  Emotional abuse in any relationship is NOT acceptable. # 1) Isolates You Emotionally abusive spouses want you all to themselves. They do not understand that you have a life outside […]

  People who struggle with jealousy have experienced deep hurt, rejection or a painful loss early in life. Or sometimes they have been through an unhealthy relationship, and that bad experience is carried into every relationship that comes after it. Jealousy problems break communication, self-respect, compassion and damages relationships for those who cannot control it. Jealousy is detrimental because it eats away at the one thing that holds it together: TRUST. What is Jealousy? - […]

The more connected the world becomes, the more options we have: more food options, beverage options, clothing options, housing options… You name it, and you’ll find endless options and variations on whatever. We also have more options when it comes to potential partners. Or maybe we now have more access to potential partners. The world is getting smaller and, like everything else, the competition will only get harder. You used to only be competing with […]

"Nobody can save you or heal you, only you can do that for you." Jennifer Lopez is baring all in her new book, "True Love," and in part one of an exclusive interview with NBC's Maria Shriver airing on TODAY Monday, the pop superstar revealed more about her struggles with low self-esteem, relationships and her fear of being alone. The singer, actress, and reality TV star offered Shriver more details on what she learned about […]