A Last Goodbye



Like most women, I have spent countless hours engaged in discussion and debate on life and love with the women I am closest to. After a particularly grueling conversation with a close friend who was yet again having trouble in her marriage, it occurred to me that she was once again playing the role of a victim, biding her time in the bad relationship as she peeked around a corner, desperately waiting for her knight in shining armor to make his appearance.

As the minutes stretched into hours, the conversation flowed. They moved closer as they shared the stories of their lives. Edging over inch by inch, her bare skin slid across vinyl upholstery until it was pressed hard against the denim of his jeans. She sat motionless, wondering if he’d pull away, hoping he wouldn’t.

Have you ever wondered if you’ve done ‘it’ for love or lust? Have you ever beaten yourself up after making ‘that’ decision? Guilt, shame, regret and disappointment are commonly felt emotions for a modern women and I have to ask why? I know as a single gal and an International Coach, I know that a [...]

Love is in the air, and whenever the weather starts getting warmer, we all start wishing we had a special someone… 1. Be yourself … All of my tips will give you tricks and ideas, but I mean for them all to be enhancements of who you really are, not make you into someone you’re [...]

(continued from: “The Bishop – part one“) We left the “Pensione Mirafiori” immediately after breakfast and got on a bus to Livorno’s Central Station. We figured out the best connection to Lauredana Colonna’s convent and then we were on our way. On the train we sat next to a Calabrese family that was surrounded by [...]

The old lady looked weary and tired but her tears had dried up and she had regained her composure. I could see that her face had certain, distinct aristocratic features that I hadn’t noticed before, and she suddenly looked less frail and old to me than during my initial impression. Involuntarily I had to think [...]

The next morning at the coffee table, Ronald said he wanted to know if I intended to stay at Catherina’s for much longer. And did I want to continue my vacation with him? I told him that of course I did, but I wasn’t sure if I wanted to leave already. We agreed we would [...]

I am very happy that someone has given me the opportunity to express what I want. It is great to know that I can think whatever I like without anyone telling me that I am exaggerating, dreaming or always complaining, or “Get A Life”. Are you Ready?! Women want……………….to be treated nicely. It is simple, [...]

A high IQ is a hindrance for women wanting to get married while it is an asset for men, according to a study by four British universities. The study found the likelihood of marriage increased by 35 per cent for boys for each 16 point increase in IQ. But for girls, there is a 40 [...]