So I went to a party tonight.  And the party was really interesting.  It was a friend’s birthday party where just random people were invited.  You know, it was the kind of party where you really encourage people to bring people to the party whom you don't know so you can actually expand your social core and your whole social network. 

And it was interesting that the whole evening was just about speaking to a lot of different people, and learning about them.  It wasn’t about...

Are you somebody who has trouble requesting needs? Relationships are very funny. We go into a relationship knowing what we like, knowing what we want and then we have expectations that our partner can do it all for us. Now, some of us have needs that are really out the door ridiculous, okay? Expectations that are crazy! Some of us have simple needs. I want to share a funny story with all of you.

I think needs can be really simple and I think partners are willing to help each other. A lot of the times something gets lost in translation. For instance, let's say your partner is somebody who says to you,

“I love you so much. You're everything I ever wanted and I will take care of every need you have. All you need to do is ask me.” 

I hear so many people describe their relationships like this: "You know, I met this really great person.  They were great, and I really tried to make everything work out with them." The term "tried" in the context of a relationship is such an interesting one. 

It is so common to hear someone talk about how hard they are trying to make a relationship work.  Why are you having to try so hard?  In a real relationship, true love should be effortless.

Let's talk about building a relationship.  It's really interesting.  So many people don't understand how to build a relationship. 

Of course people always come to me seeking advice on how to meet someone, but the question is what do you do once you do meet someone? Whether you've just met someone you really like or whether you're already in the process of dating, how do you build a relationship up so that it's strong enough to really work out and last? 

During these tough economic times, everyone seems to be living in fear and hearing nothing except doom and gloom reports of what's going on in the world.  Now we're heading into the holiday season, and many of you will be celebrating Christmas with your significant other, partner or spouse.

The holiday season is a time to really spoil each other with love, affection and in the American way -- with gifts.  However during these tougher economic times (or even during times when your personal finances are just a little tight), it is really important to remember the true meaning of Christmas.