In my conversations with my clients, friends, and family, I often hear people say to me that they want to be completely independent. For many, it is an ideal goal as our society puts independence on a pedestal. And yet, as much as we strive, many of us fail to reach that ideal of being completely independent. Perhaps the challenge lies in the fact that the goal might be simply unattainable. Or if it is, it might come at a very high price. First, let’s examine what we mean by

So you and your loved one have had a tiff, a fight or, the English say, you have 'fallen out'. Such a great description for what in fact has happened - for whatever the reasons, a rupture in the relationship has occurred and you and your partner have disconnected. There has been a break in the relationship and both of you no doubt will have your perspective of 'who was wrong'. So you have two choices. 1) You can go around the merry-go-round of blame, sitting in an excruciatin