Toxic friends and the wedding

Toxic chemicals are hazardous to your health – and so are toxic friends.  They make everyday life difficult, how do you navigate a special event like a wedding? Let’s look at a few personality types, and strategize. The Guilt Machine: She makes you feel bad whenever you see her.  You’re not spending enough time listening … Read moreToxic friends and the wedding

Coping When Neither The Candlesticks Nor The Happy Couple Dance With Joy At Your Being Their Guest

I posted recently about my hero, Lumiere the candlestick from ‘Beauty and the Beast’, who choreographs elaborate musical numbers to honor his guests. My point was that at its core, the point of party you’re throwing is celebrating with guests, if they are unhappy, something has gone wrong. Alas, not all couples have gotten the … Read moreCoping When Neither The Candlesticks Nor The Happy Couple Dance With Joy At Your Being Their Guest

The 4th of July Non-Weekend. Bad for Brides? Good for Guests? You decide.

Ah the calendar.  Tomorrow, the 4th of July falls on a WEDNESDAY for the first time in many years.  For those with office jobs whose vacation days are comparable to certain rare truffles in the food world, this is a big deal. There are calculations by which you can take only a few days off, … Read moreThe 4th of July Non-Weekend. Bad for Brides? Good for Guests? You decide.