Have you ever heard of the “one-day wager”? It’s a concept that one of my favorite dating/relationship coaches, Matthew Hussey, talks about. The one-day wager is essentially this: you invest time, energy, emotion, connection, etc. into someone hoping that one day they will be everything you want.

I’m a recovering perfectionist, so it’s rare that I think anything I’ve done is good enough to merit a compliment. I find this all a little funny because I have no problem showering people in compliments or expressing my gratitude — that feels good!

I’ve rocked the “wfh” lifestyle for the better part of a decade, so I’ll own it — I’m a bit of an expert in this space.

Dogs ARE a lot of responsibility. And, that’s exactly what saved me. I love Calix. I love external responsibilities! (It’s that straight A perfectionist in me, for sure). And, Calix needs food, water, regular exercise, playtime, and lots of snuggles.