It’s Just Right
kdillon2014-10-02T21:43:51+00:00Sometimes people come into our lives who say they love us, and they genuinely mean it. And while we appreciate the sentiment, they love us in a way we don't want to be loved or that
Love and Money
kdillon2013-09-30T14:28:06+00:00Early in dating, I told Sean a lot of things that would never happen in our relationship. We wouldn't date seriously, exclusively, or marry. Ever, on the last one. He took it all in stride, never
A Taste of the Empty Nest Life
kdillon2013-08-13T12:47:11+00:00Eight years. That's all that separates this busy mom of two (soon to be five) kids from the group known as empty nesters. While my days are normally spent attending client meetings, working in the
What is Love, Revisited
kdillon2013-06-24T14:45:42+00:00What is love? It seems like an easy question to be asked, and one that anyone could answer. And yet, so many people are searching for the answer to the question, "what is love." Last October
A Failed Relationship: Who is to Blame?
kdillon2013-05-22T13:27:30+00:00"Why did your marriage end?" That is the best first-date question to ask. What he says next says more about him than the end of the marriage or his ex. Anyone who has been in
A Fresh Start
kdillon2013-05-02T09:28:42+00:00Standing in the newly-painted master bedroom, the possibilities feel endless. All the nail holes were covered when the artwork was removed. Electrical plates and light switch covers were taken off and thrown away. The ceiling
Healthy Boundaries: Drawing a Line in the Sand
kdillon2013-03-20T10:39:37+00:00"Work" tends to have a negative connotation when used in context with relationships, but it is the best way to describe a necessary component to be successful. Being kind, considerate, and forgiving are a few
I Love You, And…
kdillon2013-03-07T15:41:01+00:00But seems like a benign enough word. It's not though. At least not in every circumstance. One that is a particular annoyance for me is: I am sorry, but... Immediately following "but" is inevitably a
Love Means Learning How to Unplug
kdillon2013-03-01T14:36:36+00:00Our weekends are often filled with tasks we need to accomplish around the house, activities planned with the kids, menu planning and grocery shopping for the next week, a little work time, extra training time,