Relationships

By Alecia Rice – Q. I’m told that I say “I’m sorry” far too often for the smallest of things even when I’m not at fault. How do I alter this habit? — Frequent Apologizer A. Dear Frequent Apologizer, Have you ever had someone bump into you, yet you’re the …

  By Joyce and Barry Vissell – (This is an excerpt from the Vissell’s new book, To Really Love a Man.) To really love a man is to choose him over and over again.It’s not enough to say marriage vows one time, though that is certainly important. The relationship is …

By Alecia Rice – Q. I’m happily married and have been working closely on a creative project with someone of the opposite sex. I’ve felt sexual feelings, but I’m not really attracted to this man. What’s going on? — Married Creative A. Dear Married Creative, These situations often arise between …

By Alecia Rice – Q. My fiancée doesn’t like me to go out with the guys or do anything socially without her. Should it be this way? — Feeling Shackled A. Dear Feeling Shackled, Generally, it shouldn’t be this way. It’s an immature way to be in a relationship because …

By Tamika Brown –  As we strive to live our individual lives consciously, we should set the same standard for our intimate relationships. What does a conscious relationship look like? How is a conscious relationship achieved? Are there levels of consciousness when you are in an authentically conscious relationship? Generally, …

by Kristina Hollinger – Anyone can be in a relationship, but being in one that is fulfilling and harmonious is not always easy. It takes some effort to attract the love you truly want. Feng shui can help you! Whether you are looking for a relationship, or if you are …

By Alecia Rice – Q. It’s hard for me to face Valentine’s Day each year as a single woman with no romantic interest. How can I soften the effects of feeling that everyone has love in their life except for me?  — Single Heart A. Dear Single Heart, This holiday …

By Alecia Rice – Q. If you were guiding us towards new directions for self-improvement in 2018, what would you suggest? — DIY2018 A. Dear DIY2018, I’d suggest that we take 2018 as the year to set ourselves free by BE-ing instead of DO-ing. Every year most of us make …

By Alecia Rice – Q. I’m dreading our family holiday gathering. I don’t share views with my family about religion, politics or world events. I feel like I’ll be enduring it instead of looking forward to it. Any advice. — Feeling Grinchy A. Dear Feeling Grinchy, My sense is that …

By Alecia Rice – Q: I was recently laid off. This is a dreadful situation. I’m scared of what may happen from here and need some advice to calm myself. — Laid Off Lacey A: Dear Laid Off Lacey, I’m sorry to hear this. Virtually everyone would share the same …