Top 5 Reasons You Definitely Should NOT Marry Your Boyfriend

Woman decides not to marry her boyfriend

1. He Never Wants To Talk About the Future

If talking about the future with your boyfriend involves references to Sci Fi movies, and no mention of children, love, or white picket fences, then you might want to reconsider his feelings for you.  He's probably not thinking about the relationship long term yet if he doesn't have any plan at all for the two of you.   #backtothefuture #deflecticon Read more

Give the Gift of Love For the Holidays!

Hearts hang from a christmas tree representing love
Let’s be honest, singles are not the only ones that have relationship questions and concerns. Relationships, no matter the length, take consistent work and attention. This is especially true during the holidays. So far this month I have covered how to take advantage of the seasons festivities and be your own matchmaker, and have answered questions about dating someone new. It is only fair that I now turn my attention to answering a question from the often neglected couple. Read more

Your 3 Top Holiday Dating Questions Answered!

woman surprised man with a holiday gift
Dating during the holiday season can be tricky. With so many work and family obligations, parties to attend, and deadlines to meet, it is hard to know how to factor your new special someone into the picture. My clients express the most anxiety about this subject when they are dating someone with whom they have not yet established exclusivity. Sure, they have been on a couple of great dates, but does that mean they are expected to exchange gifts or ring in the new year together? To help ease the anxiety a bit, here are my answers to the three most popular questions I get from clients about dating someone new during the holiday season. Read more

What to do if your mate’s family doesn’t like you

Daughter-in-law is irritated by her mother-in-law
With the holidays upon us, I’m getting a lot of questions asking for advice on dealing with your mate’s family. This is the time of year when the most family meet and greets happen. And, let’s be honest here, for a lot of people, that means that the holidays aren’t the most wonderful time of the year. Family hangouts can be freaking stressful…especially if your mate’s family doesn’t dig you. Well, I’m not going to claim that I can fix this issue. But, I do have some tips on how to survive if your mate’s family doesn’t like you. Read more

How to get invited home for the holidays

I was at the mall today and they were playing Christmas music! I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but that’s the official start of Christmas season for me! (Yes, I let mall soundtracks mark important annual events for me. So, what?) The weather is chilly, the mood is happy and anyone in a new relationship is stressy! (And yeah, “stressy” is totally a word.) Anyone in a relationship that’s less than a year old around the holidays is definitely asking themselves what they should be doing as a couple for the holidays and getting really worked up about it. Well, fear not. I’m here to help! Assuming you want to head to your boo’s house for a holiday meal, I’ll show how you can make it happen. Read more