Author Archive: I Am Rosa
I Am Rosa
November 20, 2015
Marriage and Divorce
We all do it; women wonder, “Does he love me? Really?” Whether he says, “I love you” all the time or he’s one of those men that believe words aren’t important, we drive ourselves crazy wondering, worrying, and obsessing about…
Read more
I Am Rosa
November 10, 2015
Dating
I used to have a three-page list of the attributes I wanted in a potential mate. The self-help book that inspired the creation of this list also encouraged me to be thorough. So, I had even gone so far as…
Read more
I Am Rosa
November 6, 2015
Communication
“The Power of Validation” Have you ever noticed that sometimes the woman in your life gets “stuck” in emotionally charged experiences and will talk about it until you want to drown yourself in the dog’s water dish? Would you like…
Read more
I Am Rosa
November 4, 2015
Communication
There is a strong connection between the mind and body. Studies dating back to ancient times show that the events of a person’s life not only shapes their character, but will show on a person’s face in a multitude. An…
Read more
I Am Rosa
November 2, 2015
Dating
I hung up the phone and sat in silence for a few minutes to contemplate the conversation I’d just had with my mom. We’d been discussing a male friend of mine when she asked, “Do you love him?” I didn’t…
Read more
I Am Rosa
October 31, 2015
Skin and Body
The art of face reading has its roots in ancient Greece and China and there are many sayings about the face; “If looks could kill”, “Her face was an open book” and of course, “The eyes are the windows to…
Read more
I Am Rosa
October 31, 2015
Friends and Peers
So, it’s your turn to host Girl’s Night In. Good on you! You want it to be perfect, but you also want to have fun and do something different, right? Well, let’s start with the basics: Every Girls’ Night In…
Read more
I Am Rosa
October 9, 2015
Skin and Body
Our bodies are amazing machines that tell us when things are going well – or not so well – with countless little signs, such as pain in the arms when the heart is having trouble or whitish lips when circulation…
Read more
I Am Rosa
September 18, 2015
Communication
When communicating with someone in a coma, an assumption is first made that some part of the person (consciousness, soul or life energy) exists and is capable of understanding. With this accepted, it is important to understand that being in a…
Read more
I Am Rosa
August 28, 2015
Dating
A young woman recently told me that, for religious reasons, she had decided not to “date around.” Instead, she was going to wait until “The One” showed up at her doorstep. Her naive proclamation got me thinking about today’s dating…
Read more
I Am Rosa
August 28, 2015
Dating
There’s a reason women get turned off by a so-called “Nice Guy.” It’s not because we prefer the bad boy type, secretly crave to be treated like trash, or just can’t see a good thing when it’s in front of…
Read more
I Am Rosa
August 2, 2015
Dating
People often mistake the Nice Guy for a Good Man. Believe it or not, these two are not interchangeable. The simple fact of the matter is that they exist at two completely opposite ends of the spectrum. There is an excellent reason…
Read more
I Am Rosa
May 10, 2015
Dating
Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.” This is a good tip for first date conversations. While it’s fair that you may feel guarded about sharing your ideas with a stranger, nothing…
Read more
I Am Rosa
April 1, 2015
Communication
If you have an issue that keeps popping up in your life, chances are good that it is because you have not communicated your desires clearly to the other person. This happens mostly when the answer is “no” and you’re…
Read more
I Am Rosa
January 25, 2015
Communication
Someone once said that you can tell when a person is lying by the fact that their lips are moving. Cynical humor aside, there are several signs that people give when they are being less than truthful. ~ Physical Signs…
Read more
I Am Rosa
September 5, 2014
Communication
If you’ve ever started shouting like a crazy person “for no reason” or found yourself in a situation you didn’t want to be in, you have been the victim of manipulation. Manipulation is like a game. Granted, it’s a sick…
Read more
I Am Rosa
May 3, 2014
Style and Beauty - Other
Taking care of yourself is a way of showing you love and respect yourself. This helps others respect you and helps your loved ones feel proud of you. Best of all, it feels good to look good. Does that mean…
Read more