For a long time I thought that marriage meant what I saw on TV or what I heard everyone talk about. The truth is traditional marriage almost ruined me.I realized that marriage doesn’t have to fit a box it just has to fit you. I’m married to a woman, and while we don’t live together, we live next door. We raise our children, support each other’s dreams, and create a family that’s built on respect, communication, and choice , not tradition or perfection. Our home is proof that love can look different and still be whole. We have regular check-ins, honest conversations, and continue to date each other even after years together. Intimacy for us means connection, not just sex. We make mistakes, we compromise, we grow. I help others find peace and partnership in relationships that are real not performative.

I met Edi at his restaurant in Tirana, Albania — not on an app, just real life. He served my meal at an expat brunch that I was hosting (for which I was then overcharged, lol). When he realized it, he apologized, we sat down, and we ended up talking for eight hours over wine and (more) delicious food. About 6 hours in he asked if I wanted to drive to Montenegro with him the next day, and I said yes. Two days later we’d been to Montenegro, Macedonia, and Kosovo - and that was the start of “us.” Two years later, we’re doing great, while still learning each other’s worlds. Dating across cultures is beautiful and also challenging: why does he rarely apologize? Why do his friends think I say thank you too much? Why does my enjoyment of PDA make him uncomfortable? It’s a dance between Texas warmth and Albanian reserve - with laughter, love, and a lot of patience along the way. I can walk with you as you explore cross-cultural relationships and the joy (and chaos) of blending two worlds.

I have had to learn to navigate different relationships throughout the years, including familial, work, friend and romantic relationships. Through my experience, along with my training as a life coach with a concentration in relationships, I have come to find that there are a number of aspects that contribute to the health and wellbeing of a relationship. I am here to assist with those aspects, including setting and upholding boundaries, healthy communication, showing care, expressing your desires for care and love, dealing with conflict in relationships, and even breakups. Whatever the case may be, I'm here to help and support you in navigating your relationships.

After 4.5 years of IVF challenges, my wife and I were overjoyed to finally become parents to twin boys. I spent the first three years of their lives as a stay-at-home dad, fully immersed in raising them and supporting my wife, who is a clinical psychologist. Parenthood changed everything, and navigating the transition meant learning how to truly communicate—not just about parenting but about how we were growing individually and as a couple. Our marriage of 22+ years has been full of ups and downs, and I’ve learned that resolving conflict isn’t about winning; it’s about listening, understanding, and being open to each other’s truths. Through heartbreaks, professional challenges, and the daily work of family life, we’ve stayed connected by focusing on empathy and teamwork. I believe that even the most difficult conversations can strengthen a relationship when approached with care and honesty. If you’re looking for someone who understands the layers of maintaining a strong partnership through change, I’m here to listen and support you.

After 4.5 years of IVF challenges, my wife and I were overjoyed to finally become parents to twin boys. I spent the first three years of their lives as a stay-at-home dad, fully immersed in raising them and supporting my wife, who is a clinical psychologist. Parenthood changed everything, and navigating the transition meant learning how to truly communicate—not just about parenting but about how we were growing individually and as a couple. Our marriage of 22+ years has been full of ups and downs, and I’ve learned that resolving conflict isn’t about winning; it’s about listening, understanding, and being open to each other’s truths. Through heartbreaks, professional challenges, and the daily work of family life, we’ve stayed connected by focusing on empathy and teamwork. I believe that even the most difficult conversations can strengthen a relationship when approached with care and honesty. If you’re looking for someone who understands the layers of maintaining a strong partnership through change, I’m here to listen and support you.