Tag Archives: relationship advice

New Relationship Expectations on Valentine’s Day

Being in a new relationship on Valentine's Day can be a bit awkward. How can it be avoided? By having an open discussion. Yes, it may take away a bit of the surprise, but if the surprise isn't what "they" expected, it could be a lot more awkward.

Here are five things to consider...
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Hotel Etiquette for Passionate Lovers

Hotel etiquette applies to all guests, including passionate lovers.

Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or any other romantic rendezvous that includes a hotel room, planning ahead can help make the stay more pleasant.

For example, you may decide to order...

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NEW E-BOOK: Common Holiday Related Dilemmas, Tips & Advice

The holiday season can bring about unique dilemmas. How we choose to address them can determine a joyful or miserable outcome.

In my new e-book, I address dilemmas and offer tips and advice on topics like, how much to spend if...
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NEW E-Book: Holiday Countdown Without a Throw Down

Holiday get-togethers have a different meaning for everyone. Some of us look forward to these holiday gatherings all year. While others, for a variety of reasons, dread it.

This year may be a bit different due to the pandemic. Which adds another layer of potential conflict.

As...
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3 WAYS TO REDIRECT HOT-TOPICS

3 WAYS TO REDIRECT HOT-TOPICS

Whether you’re attending an in-person gathering or virtually, it takes only one comment about COVID restrictions or politics to turn a cordial gathering into a combat zone.

If you’re a guest, you obviously can’t impose what is acceptable and what is not. But you can help encourage a neutral and...
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Selective Empathy: Do you respond with the same empathy regardless of cause-of-death?

Do you respond with the same empathy regardless of cause-of-death? 

The death of a likeable person or loved one, in most cases, is a sad occasion for families, friends, and colleagues. And sometimes, the country. There are circumstances that sometimes leave people questioning why “them”? Such as, they were so young, they were so healthy,...
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How to politely reply to “Did you get the vaccine?”

Is there a polite way to reply to the vaccine police?

Instead of the familiar greeting, "How are you?" I hear, "Have you gotten the vaccine?" A simple and well-accepted reply, "No, not yet." Understandable if you don't fit into a high-risk group. However, not that the vaccine is becoming more accessible, you can...
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Will Shelter-In-Place Influence How We Engage Post-Covid?

Shelter-in-place has influenced many aspects of our lives; our appearance, our demeanor, and our attitude. How will it influence how we engage post-COVID?

Once the "shelter-in-place" restrictions are lifted and we venture out, we will undoubtedly run into people we haven't seen in a while. Naturally, it'll be great to see our neighbors, friends,...
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