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Tag: Relationships

The transformational power of the heart

The heart can take and transform anything – think about it… what we are on the level of our heart has the ability to clean, refine and reconfigure us into what we were meant to be; real humans – beings of love.Imagine that you were able to be love in the face of anything. That […]

7 Reasons You Should Work With a Life Coach

In the rapidly evolving landscape of personal and professional development, the role of a life coach has become increasingly significant. Life coaching, once perceived as a luxury or an ambiguous service, is now recognized for its profound impact on individuals seeking to enhance their lives. Here are seven compelling reasons why working with a life […]

Can you (and/or should you) be friends with your ex’s new partner?

Gayle MacBride

That’s a question Dr. Gayle MacBride gets from time to time, so she put together some thoughts to help guide people in similar situations.  Becoming friends with an ex’s new partner is very tricky and for the most part isn’t something that people do for all the reasons you can imagine: This is emotionally complex and will […]

Sleeping in Separate Bedrooms?

Gayle MacBride

A client recently asked Dr. Gayle MacBride about Cameron Diaz’s comment about sleeping in separate bedrooms. Here’s Dr. MacBride’s response. A growing number of Americans are choosing to sleep separately. There can be some benefits to this arrangement, but there can also be a cost associated with it.  The benefit of sleeping in separate rooms may include getting […]

How do you get unstuck?

Gayle MacBride

Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: Getting unstuck can be tricky. The best way I navigate this is: Take a moment to listen to my self-talk – really listen. This is the step that I find most people skip. If I can identify what my internal dialogue is saying, I can […]

What is the “the boyfriend effect” people are talking about on TikTok?

Gayle MacBride

Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: The “boyfriend effect” is real.  Gen Z doesn’t have a lock on this effect, they just have social media platforms to talk about it.  We have long known that when people get into committed relationships they tend to dress down a bit, gain weight, and […]

What are some phrases you can use to disagree without causing conflict?

Gayle MacBride

Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was interviewed by Beth Ann Mayer from Parade magazine, about that very topic. Here’s a link to that article. And, here’s her longer response: Learning how to politely disagree is important for healthy relationships and positive self-esteem.  Being able to communicate effectively contributes to healthy relationships, constructive problem-solving and positive self-worth. Here are some key reasons why it’s important: […]

How Can You Become More Charismatic?

Gayle MacBride

Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was interviewed by Beth Ann Mayer from Parade magazine, about that very topic. Here’s a link to that article. And, here’s her longer response: Why might people want to become more charismatic? Social Influence: Charisma helps individuals influence, inspire, and connect with others effectively. Being connected socially is one of the most important parts of our humanness. Being a […]

Reasons to Unfollow Your Former Significant Other on Instagram

Gayle MacBride

Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was interviewed by Beth Ann Mayer from Parade magazine, about that very topic. Here’s a link to that article. And, here’s her longer response: Why is it a good idea to consider whether or not to follow an ex on Instagram? Friendship: Some people are able to break up and remain truly friends. If you have an amicable relationship […]

Social media use on family vacations, is it good or bad?

Gayle MacBride

Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was asked that very question. Here’s her response: Well, actually it was two questions. First, why do some parents feel compelled to extensively document their vacations on social media, and, second, what are the benefits of staying off social media while on vacations? Parents may feel a compulsion to document and share every […]

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