Monthly Archives: February 2011

Are you asking yourself if what you did is considered cheating? If so, the answer is probably yes.

I’ve gotten into some interesting discussions with people about what is and is not cheating. If you’re having trouble determining what constitutes cheating (or not really wanting to get real with yourself that, yes, you’re a cheater) ask yourself the following two questions:

1. Am I trying to keep my actions secret from my partner?
2. Would I be upset if my partner did the same thing to me?

If you answered yes to either of these questions, the answer is HIGHLY likely that yes, you’re cheating.

We all have different standards of fidelity Continue reading →

There is a unique power in vulnerability. It takes a certain strength of character to live a transparent reality with those whom you love. Denying shame and fear the power to limit how high you can fly.

I could write a whole post on it (I might at some other time) but this 20 minute TED talk sums it up so beautifully, that I’m letting it speak for me today.

In a nutshell, Brene Brown shares why vulnerability leads to finding love by:

1. Believing you are worthy of it.
2. Finding compassion for yourself.
3. Uncovering connection as a result of authenticity.
4. Letting go of who you think you should be and instead… just being who you are.
5. And lastly… embracing vulnerability by knowing that what makes you vulnerable also makes you beautiful.

Happy Valentine’s Day.