Q: My question is about the evolution of love in long-term relationships. I’ve been in a serious, committed relationship that’s approaching its sixth year. It started when I was twenty. Although he is only a few years older than I, he is very mature, committed, stable, and possesses all the qualities that would make him a […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘20-something’
Don’t Get Ahead of Yourself…Think Before You Dress
One woman’s thoughts on the correlation between what you wear vs. what you say. “One of the things I see with younger people in particular is that they can overcompensate for not feeling confident. They overdress or they take risks that they don’t need to. You don’t need to rely on that. There are color […] Read more…
Shutting Down the Negative Voices in Your Head
I recently spoke to a woman who has been a CEO, a COO, sits on several boards and has extensive experience in raising capital. She also has been involved in mentoring for small businesses aiming to expand markets and a program aimed at increasing the number of women on boards. It was an informal conversation […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (44)
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what 3 “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Here are one woman’s gifts: Self esteem, a positive body-image and flexibility. 1. Self esteem. I’m not sure how you get that. I hope your mother didn’t do everything […] Read more…
If You Think Life Can’t Change, Forever Seems Impossible
Yesterday’s post was about having a fund set aside for escaping bad situations or creating new opportunities. A great concept. I’m putting the question back out there to readers..if you had a “Go-to-Hell” fund what did you use it for? If you didn’t, what do you wish you had one for? Just click on the […] Read more…
Do You Have a Go to Hell Fund?
Today I’m thrilled to share a reader’s submission on “what she wishes she knew then”. She captures what many women I’ve interviewed wish…that they had a financial cushion to give them the freedom to take flight when they needed and / or to follow their dreams. It is a fresh take on a 40:20 mantra; […] Read more…
Are You a Glutton for Love from the Loveless?
Q. I am in love with my boyfriend and two months ago, he told me that he “thinks he loves me.” About a month later, he told me that he is still unsure. We’ve been together for six months. How long do I wait until he is “sure?” He says that he feels the same […] Read more…
People Rarely Change, But Life Does
I had a conversation yesterday with a woman who develops leadership programs for corporations and helps people change careers. She made an interesting comment that while she helps people change, she doesn’t really believe people change. It’s not really about change. It’s about having the right toolkit to understand your strengths and how to best put […] Read more…