On considering the many social mores and religious rules, I have found that nothing gives marriage a bad name more than bad marriage. Marital union, the hotbed of sex and …Read more
Relationships
Honoring Yourself
You are a very precious jewel, more priceless than the most expensive and exquisite work of art. You alone determine the value to your existence. There is only one person …Read more
Fear and Love Cannot Co-Exist
Fear is undoubtedly one of the strongest and most influential emotional responses we have, and it can act as both a protective and destructive force depending on the situation. Obviously, …Read more
Strong families create a strong society
It’s said that strong families create a strong society, but what happens when families no longer consider themselves strong? Many families today are troubled in one way or another, by …Read more
Stop the abuse please
This week I have had to counsel too many people on how to come out of an abusive relationship. To all those who have given up their lives to another, …Read more
A Possessive Attitude can be Destructive
Some people mix up possessiveness with caring. Something attracts them and they decide they must have it. They reach out, grab the item and hold it tightly because they want …Read more
Right or Happy?
As women in relationships we know that arguments are difficult and can be hurtful and frustrating. And yet, they are a normal aspect of any relationship. Like salt, they add …Read more
Successful marriage and parenting connection
The people who are most successful in marriage relationships are the same ones who are most successful in parenting relationships. This is the conclusion of psychologists Harville Hendrix and Helen …Read more
Jealousy
“One of our strongest emotions, and one that often leads to violent actions, is jealousy. It tears siblings, couples and friends apart. We feel jealous when we perceive an external …Read more
The Family you can never escape from
Broken homes, broken families, broken friendships. Can they be fixed? Who do you trust? Can you trust yourself or your ex-partner to amicably dissolve a relationship that has become toxic? …Read more
Love and intimacy
“The human need for love and intimacy is important – as important as eating, sleeping, and breathing,” says Dr. Dean Ornish, author of Love and Survival. However, “Intense work schedules …Read more
Living Metaphors: SELF MATTERS
First Published in SHE Caribbean Winter 2010 “Please secure your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” The familiar “In Case of Emergency” flight attendant’s announcement. is a relatively modern phrase. …Read more
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