Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Choosing Me Before We
There’s nothing wrong with choosing yourself in a relationship. In fact that’s exactly what you should do! Author and life coach Christine Arylo feels having a positive relationship with yourself is so important that she has written the new book Choosing Me Before We to put women on the right path. Arylo breaks it down for us on how to choose ME before WE with 3 principles:
KNOW ME
Live from the Inside Out
Know what you want from life, regardless of what anyone else wants or says.
Your life has to be about your dreams, passions and gifts first.
Only choose partners who help you achieve your goals and who inspire you to be your best you.
You’ve got to know who you are and live from that centered place all the time.
Without self-awareness, you’ll mold to fit your partner or your relationship, and no matter what you may tell yourself, you won’t be happy.
This is your life. Live it the way you want and find a partner who’s up for the ride.
Know What and Who You Want in A Partner and Why
Why do I want a relationship, as in how does it make my life better?
What kind of relationship do I really want at this time?
Who is the person I want to be in a relationship with, regardless of who my mate is today?
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Why are you still single?
You’re okay with being single, but your friends and family are not. So this holiday season, when they ask you, “Why are you still single?” just stay calm and use one of these witty responses. They’ll be sure to leave you alone and you may even get a kick out of seeing their reaction! And remember, even some of the most famous Hollywood starlets are single– Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz, Renee Zellweger and Paris Hilton, and they’re doing just fine solo.
1. What? And spoil my great sex life?
2. Why aren’t you dating/divorced yet?
3. It gives my mother/father something to live for.
4. I’m not willing to give up on love just yet.
5. Just lucky, I guess.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Madonna– too successful for marriage
It’s official, Madonna and Guy Ritchie are divorcing. This is the second marriage and divorce for the “Material Girl.” Could it be that she’s just unlucky in love or is she too high-powered for her own good?
According to Divorce360 expert Tina Tessina, it’s hard for high-powered women to find a man who can deal with their status. “I think when one career is up, and the other down, is the most difficult thing for couples, especially if the man’s career is the less successful.”
Maybe you’re not in the public eye like Madonna, but you can relate as a successful career woman. Here are Tina’s tips to help keep your marriage intact.
Talk, talk, talk!
You’re both busy, but share ideas, wants and needs. You need to keep up with each other.
Two strong heads are best when they work together
Your individual strengths can cancel out each other’s weaknesses. Learn to be a team, and pull together.
Don’t compete with each other
Focus on using your collective power to compete in the outside world, not against each other.
Learn to brainstorm
Sharing ideas out loud, without criticism, really opens up your creative thinking. Together, you could save the world!
Don’t forget to have downtime
Be the safe place for each other to let down, and stop being so gosh darn in charge.