Relationships | Amy Applebaum, Inc.

One of the keys to running a successful business and being a professional entrepreneur is to maintain a happy and healthy relationship. Check out Amy’s selection of excellent blogs on how to balance your professional and personal life.

How to Communicate to Get What You Want and Need!

by Marni Battista

How to Communicate to Get What You Want and Need! While some men just aren’t Mr. Boyfriend Material, others just need clear communication from you about what you want, need and expect from them. To make things trickier, many women have difﬁculty articulating exactly what they’re looking for. That said, imagine if you knew the following:

Exactly what you want in a partner, including his values and goals in life.
How to effectively communicate your needs and expectations without having to be bitchy, brash or judgmental.
Simple ways to set boundaries to allow the possibility of a relationship to unfold before you knee-jerk kick him to the curb.

In order to get your needs met, you have to be able to articulate exactly what you need and then be able to communicate those needs in a way that is appropriate, kind, compassionate, and reveals your true, authentic self.

Stop Taking Rejection Personally!

by Erin Tillman

Stop Taking Rejection Personally! I recently went on my 4th date with a guy that I really liked. He was sexy, smart, and a great listener. We had great conversations and great chemistry. I saw definite potential in him. Then, in the midst of what seemed like a great courtship, a week went by without so much as a phone call or even a text from him. I began to worry. I decided to call him and ask him if everything was all right between us because my intuition was telling me otherwise. Sure enough, my gut was right.

Men Can’t Read Your Mind…Read This!

by Marni Battista

Men Can’t Read Your Mind…Read This! It’s amazing to me that one of the biggest frustrations I hear from women I meet is that men don’t do “what they want” them to do. To make things trickier, when I ask women what they need or want, many cannot articulate exactly what they are looking for. That said; imagine if you knew the following:

The Social Side of Convention

by Erin Tillman

The Social Side of Convention. The convention. The business trip. The industry conference. No matter what you call it, we all know what to expect. There will be meetings, networking opportunities, presentations, and seminars, but have you ever thought of your next business trip as a social opportunity? These events are meant to be business related but there’s no reason you can’t make it social too.