How does knowing your ideals and purpose how help you to figure out what you want out of life?  How does someone begin to identify what their ideals and purpose are? 

Mercedes Coffman is a licensed marriage and family therapist.  Born in Suriname, South America, Mercedes has experienced a wide range of different cultures and dynamics, which have led to a better understanding of sensitive issues among culturally diverse groups.

Having a background in working with people challenged by addictions, Mercedes has learned first-hand that when people do not have a solid understanding of their purpose, they can often turn to addictions to fill the gap.  Addictions do not necessarily have to be drugs and alcohol, but instead can be behaviors that become compulsive and often continue despite harmful consequences.

When it comes to our most important relationship with our spouse or partner, Mercedes doesn’t see money as the biggest relationship issue but a lack of communication and connectedness that often drives people apart.  You can have a spender and saver in the same relationship, and the couple manages money perfectly fine because they don’t stop communicating with each other.

Please enjoy my conversation with Mercedes Coffman.

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