A blog for the Self-Connected woman.
Whether you’re struggling with an avoidant partner, longing to feel valued, or healing from a breakup, this blog goes beyond surface-level advice and gives you the tools to build the kind of connection you’ve always craved.
I’m a therapist, TEDx speaker, and Big 5 author, and I’ve spent years helping people find lasting joy within themselves and their relationships.
Apologizing isn't always as simple as saying "I'm sorry." In fact, there are common mistakes that can make an apology feel worse instead of better. In this post, we break down three ways you're likely messing up your apologies—and how to do it right. Learn how to take accountability, show up for your partner's feelings, and truly repair any rupture in your relationship.
10 Insights into Your Avoidantly-Attached Partner
If you’re in a relationship with someone who has an avoidant attachment style, you might feel like they’re emotionally distant, hard to reach, or even uninterested in deep connection. But the truth is, avoidantly-attached partners do want connection—they just have protective strategies that unintentionally sabotage intimacy.
Understanding their inner world can help you shift frustration into empathy and build a stronger, more connected relationship. Here are 10 key insights into why they behave the way they do.
Have you ever wondered how to make your relationship stronger, more intimate, and filled with trust? Well, there's one key aspect that can make all the difference: feeling important to each other.
Why Feeling Important is Crucial: At the end of the day, we all want to feel valued and appreciated, especially by our partners. We long to feel like we come first—that our partners will respond to us quickly and empathetically when we need them. Knowing that you hold a special place in their life brings you closer, strengthens your bond, and builds trust. This assurance gives you the confidence to be vulnerable, sharing your deepest thoughts and emotions without holding back.
