Feeling the Love!

Last week I went out on a limb and revealed that my marriage is ending. Not an easy thing for anyone to admit, super weird as the Marriage Geek. A friend wondered if I would have to give up my Marriage Geek status… No way! I got so much support from you all.  I am only more committed to bringing you my best, most honest stuff as I move forward both personally and professionally.

When a new couple hires me, I often tell them that if they hang in there for 6 months with me I intend to either give them a better marriage, or a better divorce. Getting honest about where you stand, what you want, who you are doesn’t guarantee that your marriage is salvageable but it does help a ton in creating a new kind of healthy relationship. Because I mostly see families with kids, I always look at divorce as a new way to be a family.

After posting last week, I got tons of emails and Facebook messages. I put myself to bed with a vulnerability headache. It is often that it is my butt on the line with the big feelings. I prefer the only safe seat in the therapy office. I am so glad I took the big leap- you all gave me a safe and warm place to land.

This week my kids and I are off on vacation- 10 days on the Pacific Coast Highway, LA to San Francisco. Hearst Castle and lots of beach time tomorrow.

Do your work. Follow your dreams. Be honest and raw and real and take big risks. I  have no idea where that will take you…choosing the growth path means there is never a dull moment and isn’t that what life is meant to be?

Maureen