When I look at relationships that I aspire to resemble in my own marriage, I look no further than our President and First Lady. To me, the Obamas are the epitome of a healthy, loving, marriage. As President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle conclude their last days...
Do you know what love looks like? Not romantic love or self- love, but the kind of selfless love we show to one another as human beings. One of the greatest traditions in the African-American community is taking care of and looking out for one other. Kids growing up...
Although many wouldn’t admit it, I am willing to bet that conflict is common within all of your relationships. Marriage, like any relationship, isn’t always easy to navigate and as a result, conflicts/disagreements will arise. They say opposites attract; so when you...
Although many wouldn’t admit it, I am willing to put out there that conflict is common in all relationships. Marriage like any relationship isn’t always easy to navigate and as a result conflicts/disagreements will arise. They say opposites attract; so when you take...
*This post was inspired by conversations with some good friends, all of whom have been married for over 15 years. I’ve said before how complicated love can be. Anyone who has ever been in love can understand what I mean when I say you can love someone even when you...
Most people want to feel close, both physically and emotionally connected to one another. But ironically, there is nothing more complicated and difficult than our relationships with others. While this might sound cold, and while relationships are vital for a full and...
It's summertime, the weather is amazing, and there is so much to see and do. The good news is, you've just dropped the kids off at summer camp, or with relatives and you are FREE. Now what do you do? If you're like me your first reaction is to feel a combination of...
Are you ever faced with the dilemma of kicking your partner out of the room vs. just not getting enough (or restful) sleep? Are you kept awake at night by their while sleeping laughing, restlessness, talking, snoring or some combination of all of these things? In the...
Two innovative programs—the Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship and the Charles B. Rangel Program—have helped bring diversity to the Foreign Service, but challenges remain. The Foreign Service is the face of America around the world, both literally and metaphorically....
As a career diplomat and public diplomacy specialist with nearly a decade of experience overseas and in Washington, I have thought deeply about the most effective ways to practice public diplomacy, and how to ensure policy making and public diplomacy are joined at...