One of our favorite songs is by the band U2 called “One.” In the song there’s a line that we just love that says this… “We’re all one but were not the same.” When it comes to our relationships, this is sometimes magnified many times […]
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Sometimes the kindest thing to do is to walk off… Sometimes, the kindest thing to do is ask them if they would like a hug… Sometimes the kindest thing to do is ask them how their day is going or how their life is going
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When you fall into a jealousy trap, you can feel like your emotions have been hijacked and you have absolutely no control over them. Jealousy can come up with friends, family members, co-workers and of course, intimate partners. It can blindside you over something small
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Here’s a quick question for you…. What’s the one skill that can change relationships for the better in the shortest amount of time? Don’t worry, almost everyone gets this wrong. It’s a simple communication skill everyone thinks they’re really good at but aren’t… It’s listening.
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It was only a moment but it was one that showed us how important acknowledgment really was and the gift that something as small and easy as a smile and a wave could be. The two of us frequently take walks in our neighborhood, always
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Paula was a coaching client of ours and over the years before coming to us, she was frustrated and wanted her marriage to change… But her husband didn’t. When she’d try to talk with him about what, in her opinion, would make their relationship better, he’d say
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When you or your partner is stonewalling, what’s REALLY going on and how do you stop it from ruining your relationship? Here’s a question about stonewalling we got awhile ago… “If your partner isn’t into self-help (books, videos, articles) and stonewalls me every time I
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Sam did it again! He did what he swore to himself he wouldn’t do. He found himself looking at his phone checking sports scores instead of focusing on his wife Jackie when she was talking about her day. They’d talked about him being more present
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Most people see compromise as a good thing but what if the act of compromising kills love and passion instead? While compromising may be what happens naturally when there’s conflict, it’s how you both see the compromise that decides whether you get closer or pull
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Awhile ago, Otto saw a heated argument unfold that got so crazy that he thought the police were going to have to be called… Here’s what happened and some simple truths that can make your relationships better… Otto watched a store clerk get into a
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