Tag Archives: boundaries
Relationship Change
What pushed you to make this change? I had kind of flirted with online dating off and on over the years, but during covid I was like, “Let me develop system to apply some of the same standards I have … Continue reading
True Generosity
True generosity is when you give as much to yourself as you give of yourself. A gift you purchase that you can’t pay off in full when the credit card bill arrives is not generous. Spending money on gifts when … Continue reading
I See You
I saw what you did, and it restored my faith in the human race.” Oh, the things people do! The woman who climbs up two flights of stairs at the airport, then climbs back down to help an old man … Continue reading
Ask yourself, “What’s the nice thing to do?”
When I have the option to wait a few seconds to hold the door open for someone, I do. If I’m able to spend five extra minutes in savasana, I take it. If my friend’s been struggling with a difficult … Continue reading
Sharing a Roof, and Money, With Adult Kids
Once you’ve decided to welcome an adult child home, then it’s time to set ground rules, says Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of “Your Turn: How to Be an Adult.” Start with a candid conversation about what each party expects. “Get clear … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 