I wanted a trophy boyfriend. It’s true. It’s also extremely embarrassing. Before you judge me, please know that it took me four decades to become consciously aware of this embarrassing desire. It also took me four decades to realize that, … Continued
Usually people tell you NOT to do this on a first date - but I disagree. I explain how bringing up this topic reveals whether your date’s a keeper or whether to cancel that second date. The topic I suggest … Continued
Multi-millionaire Marie Forleo credits this habit for saving her relationship. Song-bird Alanis Morissette is also a fan. And I just started creating this habit with my new-ish man. Speaking of which, this is my first public outing of the ‘Pirate’. … Continued
We’ll get to the sex therapist shortly. Our first port of call is sex callers at Lifeline. When I started volunteering at Lifeline crisis counselling 10 years ago, the training for ‘wannabe’ Lifeline telephone counselors was spread over a three-month … Continued
It’s not just failure I’m scared of. I’m scared of many things: Criticism Ridicule Put downs Being incompetent Not getting high enough grades Not being good enough….. But not good enough for what? Most of us are scared of all of these things. … Continued
I was wondering how to make the high-quality whiskey palatable. Maybe I could add some soft drink. No, we were out of soft drink. I felt like some alcohol, and our pantry was bare of my preferred gin and cider. … Continued