Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
By Danielle Andrews Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others. Brené Brown We hear it all the time in self-care conversations these days—setting boundaries is vital for healthy relationships. But if you’re someone who worries about disappointing others, or feels guilt even at the … Continued
Can a Relationship Survive a Success Gap?
By Danielle Andrews Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own. Robert A. Heinlein Success in relationships, much like success in life, often thrives on balance. But what happens when one partner seems to excel further, faster, or more prominently than the other? Can love withstand the … Continued
Male Intimacy
During a recent filming of The Daily Show’s Emmy Award winning series, Between the Scenes, Trevor Noah had a conversation with his audience about some online banter he had read about men having less sex than usual and he raised some really great questions about male intimacy, societal norms, expectations and the assumptions we have … Continued
Expectations Affect Momentum in a Relationship
Do you struggle developing momentum in a relationship? Perhaps because your career is driving and a romantic relationship takes the back seat. Or maybe it’s because you’re the primary caregiver of the kiddos post-divorce, and navigating dating isn’t the main priority. The situations can vary considerably, but the collective certainty is that time is our … Continued
Relationship Success Is a Labor of Love
How does relationship success look and feel? And how do we get there?! Relationship success is a labor of love. And there are no shortcuts because there’s no final destination. Real success in your romantic partnership takes a daily re-commitment. But when you’re with the right person – the one willing to do the work … Continued
The Vicious Cycle of Relationship Sabotage
Are you bad at dating or is it relationship sabotage? At Kelleher International, one common complaint we hear a lot from men, in particular, is that they don’t know why their previous relationships failed. Generally, unless something massive happens to end a relationship, it can be challenging to diagnose the fatal flaw. Somehow, a break … Continued