Posted: January 19, 2024
“I am not the type of person who cheats.” I have yet to meet someone who labels herself a future cheater. Deeming yourself immune to cheating is dangerous–you are blind to the most dangerous thought that leads to cheating. Dr. John Gottman said the key…
Posted: December 31, 2023
(This blog article doesn’t replace therapy from a health professional.) 1. You’re more of a questioner type of person. You say, “Who declared that we all do resolutions, anyway? Why not choose March 6, for example? I’ll make my resolution on my own timeline, thank you.” 2. You’re…
Posted: November 26, 2023
You can speak up for your kid. You can advocate for your client, call out your nosy neighbor, and tell that telemarketer you’re just. Not. Interested. So why is it so, so hard to be assertive in your relationship? Ironically, not speaking up to your…
Posted: November 25, 2023
(This is not financial or medical advice. Please see a professional. I also do not get a financial kickback from this post or any sales of Cassandra’s book.) I click with Cassandra Smalley. We share a mission to empower women in all areas of their…
Posted: November 16, 2023
Sure, you could wait for New Year’s Day to implement your goals. But that’s five weeks away. If you’re ready to get after it, call out the lies that could be holding you back. Lie #1: I need to first publicly announce my intention to…
Posted: October 28, 2023
Affairs. Secret credit cards. Gambling debts, DUIs, pornography–it may feel like you’ll never be able to trust your sweetheart again. But couples rebuild trust more often than you might imagine. Research-based couples therapy has shown that couples therapy can make a positive change for 70%…