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Why “Love Me As I Am” Isn’t the Flex You Think It Is
This brief article explains why 'love me as I am' needs more.


How a Merry Heart Builds Better Relationships—All Year Long
This quick article discusses an underrated green flag: a merry heart. It's more than a holiday spirit.


When the Clock Gets Loud: So Many Adults Fear They’re Running Out of Time. Here is How to Break the Cycle
In about 5 minutes, read about people who feel like they are running out of time and what actions to take to resolve it.


When Politics Comes to the Holiday Table: A Strategy for Connection, Not Conflict
This 3 to 4-minute read could change your holiday family gathering.


Talk Before the Tinsel: 4 Conversations to Bring the Joy Back Home
This is a quick article, about 6 minutes, to help you have conversations before the holidays hit. There are questions for you to use with your partner or entire family.


When Triggers Hold Up a Mirror: What Your Reactions Reveal About You
Let's talk about politics, religion, health, community, and love. What triggers you?


Context is Everything: How to Build the Foundation for Love and Connection
The Missing Ingredient in Most Relationships: Context “Context” gets thrown around a lot these days. You’ll often hear people say, “That was taken out of context!” when a quote or video clip is misinterpreted. But in relationships, context isn’t about words. It’s about the emotional environment we build together, such as the tone, safety, and trust that shape every interaction. I saw a video recently that made this crystal clear. A husband was lying in bed, hoping his wife


So You Let Yourself Go — Now What?
This quick article discusses how to address letting your health slip and what to do about it.


AI vs. Humans: Who Should You Ask About Love?
AI gives good advice in romance sometimes. When to use AI and when to turn to a human being.


Should I Commit? 5 Clues You’re Ready for the Next Step
This is a quick guide to help you decide if you should become exclusive with the person you've been with dating


Can Love Survive Politics? Five Habits of Successful Couples
A quick and easy read about how to be in a relationship with someone politically different than you.


The Blind Spot in the Mirror: Why You Don’t See What You’re Doing (But others can)
Tiffany Leader and I recorded a chat about love and burnout. A few people asked for an expanded explanation of blind spots. Why can’t people see what they are doing wrong was a question Tiffany asked me, and I referred to the Johari Window and said Because they can’t. It takes feedback from the right person, at the right time, in the right way to land well. But we have all had that jolt into awareness. Someone says, “Do you realize how you’re coming across?” and your stomach


The Art of Repair: Healing After Conflict in Love
This is a quick article to introduce you or remind you that conflict is normal but the repair afterward needs to be intentional.


Arguing Well: The Most Underrated Relationship Skill
This is a quick look at couples' disagreements. How to make them healthy and use a few ground rules.


Building Confidence in Love
Love is a wild, beautiful force. It can lift you to the highest peaks or leave you feeling vulnerable and exposed. But one thing is...


Navigating Casual Dating with Intentionality for Meaningful Connections
This article shows how it feels to date casually, when to choose casual, and what mindshift to make to get out of the loop


Unlocking Secrets: What Smart Men Already Know That You Can Catch Up On
What does "Smart" do for men in dating, and what should you do to be smarter


Am I too Intelligent to Date?
Many people think they can't find a date because they are too intelligent. There are some tips to help. let's review


Expert Relationship Advice for You
Relationships are the sacred dance of connection, trust, and vulnerability. They demand more than just good intentions; they require...


The “Right Person” Myth: Why Distance Won’t Save Your Love Life
If you believe your love life would finally take off if only you could meet someone from “a better dating pool,” I’ve got bad news—your...
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