Have you ever come home from a vacation and found yourself missing more than the destination? Maybe it was the slower pace, the people, the conversations, or simply having time to do things you enjoy. I've been thinking about that since returning …
What if the biggest thing missing from your business plan has nothing to do with the business? Most business owners are trained to look at revenue, staffing, operations, growth, marketing, and cash flow. Those things matter. But there is another fa…
Have you ever known your partner was upset with you, but had no idea why? You can feel something is off. The answers get shorter. The mood changes. Maybe you ask what’s wrong and get, “I’m fine.” Now you’re left trying to figure out what you did, …
Every relationship includes letdowns. Someone forgets something important. Someone makes a poor decision. Someone underestimates how much something matters to their partner. That does not mean every mistake is a betrayal. But sometimes the damage…
Trust is not just about what you do. It is also about how you naturally show up in your relationship. You may be steady and responsible.You may be easygoing and supportive.You may be driven by possibility, logic, creativity, desire, or service. E…
Most people think of trust in terms of the big betrayals. Cheating.Secrets.Lies.Affairs. And yes, those things matter. They can do real damage. But in a long-term relationship, trust can also break down through the smaller things that happen agai…
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “I’m not as far along as I should be by now?” Maybe you built a successful business. Maybe you created the life you once thought you wanted. But somewhere along the way, you stopped feeling connected t…
Your body may be telling you something long before your mind is ready to deal with it. That tension in your shoulders.The short fuse.The exhaustion you keep blaming on work.The feeling that you’re physically present, but mentally and emotionally so…
It’s easy to underestimate the value of a well-designed system. In business, you see it quickly. If your company doesn’t have clear systems, you lose alignment.People start doing things their own way.Expectations drift.Tension builds. And when it…
Every couple hits rough patches. But sometimes the real problem is not the argument itself—it is the pattern underneath it. 🔄 Many relationships stay stuck not because love is gone, but because the same three forces keep showing up: blame, judgme…
Success in business comes with a cost. Long hours, relentless focus, high-stakes decisions — it’s the reality for driven entrepreneurs. But here’s the uncomfortable question:What if the price of your success is your relationship? 💭 In this power…
Every February, couples face the same quiet question:Is Valentine’s Day meaningful… or just another obligation? 💭 For some, it feels commercial and performative. For others, it brings pressure, disappointment, or unmet expectations. Yet beneath t…
The holiday season is often filled with lights, music, and traditions — yet beneath all of that, Christmas has always been about something far more meaningful: generosity. Not the kind measured by price tags, but the kind expressed through presenc…
The Christmas season is often portrayed as the happiest time of the year — lights, traditions, gatherings, and cheerful music everywhere you go. But for many people, especially driven professionals and high-achieving couples, the holidays can stir…
The holiday season can be magical — twinkling lights, shared traditions, cherished memories — but it can also unleash a perfect storm of stress 😬, especially for high-performing couples juggling business pressures, family demands, and emotional expe…
The holiday season often brings joy — but for many high-performing couples, it also brings a perfect storm of stress. In Make More Love Episode 72, Ellen Dorian unpacks a strategic, relationship-centered approach to navigating Q4 pressures, so the…
You’ve built something real — a business that demands everything from you. Long hours, tough calls, relentless pressure to perform. 💼 But somewhere along the way, your partner stopped being your co-pilot and became just another passenger — someone…
A Viking river cruise from Budapest to Passau might not sound like the ideal setting for relationship insights. Yet, that’s exactly where I found myself uncovering the secrets of couples who’ve mastered the long game of love. As a relationship co…
Are you a driven professional trying to balance a thriving career with a thriving relationship? ⚖️ The classic film The War of the Roses might feel like an exaggerated dark comedy—but behind the chaos lies a truth many high-performing couples quie…
Are you tired of having the same old arguments with your partner? 😤 Do you find yourself caught between cold war silences or hot war explosions? If so, you’re not alone—and more importantly, there’s a better way forward. In this blog, we’ll explo…
Are you stuck in a cycle of bickering, arguing, or even explosive fights with your partner? 💥 You’re not alone. Many high-performing individuals—people who excel in careers, business, or leadership—find themselves struggling to navigate conflict a…
Are you in a relationship where you proudly say, “We never fight”? On the surface, it sounds like relationship goals 💕—but not so fast. The truth is, that phrase can mean very different things, and not all of them are signs of a healthy connection…
Are you running your business—or is it running you? 💼 Many high-performing entrepreneurs fall into the trap of constant grinding, believing it’s the only path to success. But here’s the truth: the real key to growth and fulfillment is mastering the …
Relationships aren’t always smooth sailing. 🌊 At some point, many couples find themselves standing at a difficult crossroads: the spark has faded, arguments have become routine, and one or both partners quietly wonder, “Is it time to walk away?” Be…