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After a crushing divorce and then a gut-wrenching breakup years later, I went on a vision quest to discover what real love is and how to find it. Follow this blog if you want to move-on from your previous relationship.
The Great Relationship Academy
5y ago
It’s a peculiar and fascinating thing when a baby of any sort is born into this world.
With absolutely no choice of its own, a baby is conceived. Two specialized cells come together to form an embryo, and through the delicate process of cell division, it quickly grows.
Over time, the fetus develops to the point that the mother’s own internal intelligence knows the time has come.
She feels one contraction.
Then another.
And yet another as they come in quicker succession.
And then it happens ..read more
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5y ago
It’s interesting that with all the safeguards our society has in place, there are very few for relationships. Let me explain. For example, in the state of California, it is illegal and therefore non-binding to sell a motor vehicle to someone who is showing obvious signs of intoxication. In other words, our lawmakers have decided that it’s unethical to sell cars to drunk people.
Good Decisions Require a sober mind ..read more
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5y ago
Recently, I was at one of the big malls here in San Diego. Like all malls, it’s an ocean of retail therapy.
And, as I was walking through and taking it all in, I couldn’t help noticing a jewelry store with a big sign that read….
You Will Be Approved
And when I saw that sign- I intellectually knew what it meant.
It said basically “Hey- if you come in here and fill out a credit application, you ..read more
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5y ago
A while back, I was having a deep conversation with a good friend of mine. She’s a very smart woman who, in addition to many other talents, is pursuing a Ph.D in psychology.
As we sat down to reconnect, she went on and on about this guy she was dating. Or more accurately, was trying to date.
In short order, it was crystal clear to me that something was way off. So, as she continued her extensive and exhausting dissection of what was going wrong, I looked for an opening. When she began to draw another breath of air, I took advantage and inte ..read more
The Great Relationship Academy
5y ago
It’s a peculiar and fascinating thing when a baby of any sort is born into this world.
With absolutely no choice of its own, a baby is conceived. Two specialized cells come together to form an embryo, and through the delicate process of cell division, it quickly grows.
Over time, the fetus develops to the point that the mother’s own internal intelligence knows the time has come.
She feels one contraction.
Then another.
And yet another as they come in quicker succession.
And then it happens.
The Miracle Of Birth
That amazing passage from the warmth and safety of the wom ..read more
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5y ago
When people discover that I’m a relationship coach, they often have a variety of curious questions.
Stuff like:
How do I get rid of old habits?
Where are all the good women and good men?
Why can’t I seem to keep a partner for more than a year?
In short, I help people get from where they are to where they want to be. As you might guess, the majority of my work centers around relationships—and that encompasses both the relationship with the self and other people.
However, on more than one occasion, I’ve uncovered through careful listening th ..read more
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5y ago
It’s amazing how busy our society has become. Between phone calls, texts, emails, and the internet, it’s no short wonder our physical health gets put on the back-burner.
But if you’re facing some type of emotional turmoil like a breakup, separation, or divorce, this is a most critical time to dive into self-care.
In my practice, clients will often lament about their feelings and emotions. And I get it—I have been there myself. However, I’m quick to ask them what they are doing in the realm of self-care.
Our conversations can sound someth ..read more
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5y ago
When I went through a crushing breakup back in 2006, I quickly discovered I had a lot of personal work to do.
And I mean A LOT.
And naturally, the first thingI wanted to look at was what I was doing wrong in romantic relationships.
I figured the faster I could make corrections in that department, the faster I could “get back out there” and find real love.
But I soon discovered that I also needed to take a long look at my relationship to all the “stuff” I had accumulated.
Do I Own All This Stuff- Or Does It Own Me?
And so I started asking questions like:
How are my possessi ..read more
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5y ago
When people discover that I’m a breakup and divorce recovery coach, they start asking questions.
And one of the first questions they ask is…
“So, what did you learn from your own divorce?”
And when I hear this question, I can’t help but to explode in laughter. Not out loud of course, but on the inside, I’m cracking up.
Because the honest truth is, I didn’t learn anything from my divorce.
Well, at least not at the time, that is.
I Just Did What I Always Did
You see, when I went through my own bewildering divorce just a few months after my 29th birthday, I didn’t know anyth ..read more
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5y ago
Note from Scott: “The concepts of this article could easily be applied to any relationship: romantic (dating, engaged, or married), friendship, or business. Take care and I hope you find this article helpful on your journey!”
As a relationship expert, my clients will often lean on me for dating advice.
And when I’m coaching singles who are navigating the unpredictable currents of the dating pool, a comment often arises- one that speaks volumes about where singles are at and their hopes of finding true love….
“But I don’t want to judge them”
Hmmmm, let’s think about that one for a ..read more