I heard a story the other day that was a great reminder about what not to do in relationships. The story was about a husband and wife who frequently got into arguments about who changed the toilet paper more. They were both convinced that they changed the toilet paper...
Dear Meli, I have a friend that I give my power away to all the time. I don’t know what it is about her, but even when I give myself a pep talk before I see her, I always end up just giving up and going along with whatever she says is right. I love a lot of...
Have you ever tried to set a boundary? (Key word: tried.) And have you ever had your boundary trampled upon like a herd of caffeinated elephants escaping from the circus? You and me both, eh? Here’s the thing: When you read books about setting boundaries, and...
Dear Meli, I have a dream. It’s a big dream. I haven’t told anyone about it because I don’t want to have anyone discourage me. What do you think about this? Do you think it’s okay to keep it to myself, or should I be sharing it with others who...
People are selfish. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Our selfishness helps us stay alive. It helps us move forward, fulfilling our goals and dreams. Even someone like Mother Theresa, who most of us would view as one of the least selfish people on the...
Dear Meli, I love my job. At least, I used to. I recently got a new boss, and things have gotten tricky. She shares a lot of personal information with me. Way more than I want to hear. But she seems to feel safe with me, and views me as a confidante. I’m not...
