When You're Always Giving: Recognizing Burnout and Learning to Ask for What You Need
I talk to so many people, especially women, who carry the quiet ache of always being the one who holds it all. They’re the planners, the emotional first responders, the ones who remember everyone else’s needs but struggle to name their own.
“Should I get back together with my ex?” 5 questions to ask yourself before you decide
Before rekindling with your ex, ask yourself these 5 questions to assess your feelings, growth, and readiness for a healthier relationship.
Investing in your partner
What would change in your relationship if you started treating your partner the way an investor treats a visionary founder?
sweet or cringe?
Words matter. Not just what we say — but how honest and aligned they are with how we feel.
You can’t only exhale
When you're always the one giving - always exhaling - it’s easy to slip into resentment.
the adulting blues
You probably understand this feeling of being overwhelmed by this thing called life.
What a robot car taught me about love
I don’t know about you, but when I’m driving—or late, or rushing, or riding with my husband—I’m often…
Are you the emotional leader in your relationship?
When someone who is grounded stands beside someone who is overwhelmed—when we simply breathe with them, or…
what’s self-love got to do with it?
Why do we sometimes unleash our inner grouch on strangers and, more importantly, our most beloved people?
anxiety in disguise
When we’re overwhelmed, it’s easy to act out, shut down, or snap at our partner.
want to rewind that argument?
Have you ever wished you could hit rewind during an argument with your partner and say, "See! That’s what…
a masterclass in what NOT to do
So tell me—are you more of a Ted Lasso or an Anyone But You communicator?
the power of asking
This small act—noticing, asking, and sharing—can shift the dynamics of a relationship and build deeper trust.
The real third wheel in your relationship
Our phones and the apps on them are like third wheels in the relationship – or maybe more accurately, affairs.
he really loves you
What if we all focused on doing those small, kind, loving gestures for our partners a bit more and a bit more intentionally?
why did you get married in the first place?
See if you can remember all the feelings, dreams and wishes that went into that decision.
the real reason Valentine’s Day is a failure
There can be soooo much pressure and expectation put on our relationships and partners on this day, and often, so much disappointment as a result.
how a giant red truck reminded me of my power
From a distance, the truck looked fun, cool, and exciting, but as we got upfront and personal, it looked ginormous, intimidating, and even dangerous.
yelling is my love language
After I stopped laughing, I started to think about how easily we misinterpreted each other’s love languages.
Word of the year
At the start of every year, I come up with a word that will be my guiding principle. In 2020, my word of the year was…