Penny Phang

If relationships affect your health, what kind of partner should you choose?

It's no big secret that relationships affect your health. Whom you live with and whether you're single, married, divorced or widowed can offer clues to your health decades later (if not sooner). Never mind the countless studies that have revealed this... Read >

Why is it sometimes so hard to do what’s best for you?

Are you in a relationship where deep down you know the person you're with is not the best person for you? Perhaps they don't communicate considerately - especially when things don't go their way. Maybe they're just too set in their ways and have that "it'... Read >

Being “turned down� is not so bad after all

This article is in response to a reader who had three dates cancel on her (all in a row). Even after she shared a connection with them and had many great conversations over the phone, her first date with them never happened. She was torn. My advice to ... Read >

A deeper meaning: What it really means to be in the right place

As I look at the many years that I've had this fortunate opportunity to share my thoughts with you, I can't help but know that this year is going to be a great year, unlike any other. I say this with confidence because I can now share the depth of the mea... Read >

What's Love got to do with it: Let's find out!

I want to share a letter from a reader - and my advice to her. I feel that some of you may be in a similar situation and could use the same advice. The reader wrote: "I met a great guy… we were fine. It's been four months. We met each other's family... Read >

Do you realize that you’re living someone else’s dream?

It's no secret that your relationships with others are enriched when you learn to appreciate one another for the little things (not just the big stuff). The same goes for feeling enriched in the life you live - regardless of your circumstances. When you l... Read >

Even the littlest things you do can become a major turning point for someone

Relationship is one of the most effective tools for spiritual evolution because we're always in relationships. Think of the web of relationships you have at any timeâ€"friends, parents, children, colleagues, teachers, lovers, even enemies. All are, at the... Read >

Could your “beliefs� be affecting the kind of relationship you truly deserve?

Why are some people experiencing relationship bliss while others have resorted to "believing" that there's no such thing? Well, this is what it all comes down to: It's all in the way you think and what you've "chosen" to adopt as your "belief" about re... Read >

We all share one ultimate goal in life: Understand this and your life will flow

The next time you complain about someone or get upset with the way they are, do yourself a favor; stop and think about what I'm sharing here, instead. Here's a way of thinking that you can adopt to help you see things in a healthier light. And when you... Read >

Happiness begins with you!

It may be a cliché, but it's true that you must first be happy with yourself before you can be happy with anyone - in any relationship. Learn to be happy with your own company, then find someone who fits your mold of happiness. Too often, people spend le... Read >

Things to do even long after you say “I do�

Like most couples, you may find yourself pressured by the demands of daily life: work, children, finances, household chores, commitments to extended family. When the pressure is on, it's good to think back to what brought the two of you together in the fi... Read >

Happiness begins with you!

It may be a cliché, but it's true that you must first be happy with yourself before you can be happy with anyone - in any relationship. Learn to be happy with your own company, then find someone who fits your mold of happiness. Too often, people spend le... Read >

How do you define a “perfect� relationship?

Couples will admit that it takes conscious effort to nurture a healthy relationship. During those first exciting stages of dating, everyone is on their best behaviors. It can be hard to find fault with one another. Everything feels perfect. Those mino... Read >

Don’t let your wedding ruin your relationship

A good, healthy relationship is not something you start together and then sit back and watch it grow on its own. You have to work together as a team to make great things happen. There will always be challenges, obstacles, major and minor hurdles to overco... Read >

If you want a happier, more fulfilling life, let go of unhealthy relationships

Have you ever felt drained after being around a certain person? Maybe you feel like you're walking on eggshells trying to cater to their ever-changing mood. Or for the most part, you have to go out of your way to explain your actions to them so they can u... Read >