Self Reflection Checklist for Friendships

Respect yourself and others will respect you. –Confucius Respect means non-violation. It means being seen and feeling heard. It means you are aware of the differences and choose to “live and let live” as best you can. Respect does not mean agreement or compliance. It does not mean being liked…

I got divorced at Christmas.  So I bought an electric train set and nailed it to the dining room table – because I could. –John Prine If your relationship is lacking more of the essentials than it is providing, it’s time to reconsider. You can do couples counseling. You can…

Family is supposed to be our safe haven. Very often, it’s the place we find the deepest heartache.  –Iyanla Vansant Respect means non-violation and families can be the place we feel most violated. This can run the gamut from inattentive, distant or neglectful to being verbally, physically and/or sexually abusive. This can…