Julie felt overwhelmed and hopeless that once again she’d fallen into her twenty-something son Jason’s guilt trip and manipulation trap. Several months ago, Jason had quit his job as a server and hadn’t gotten another one yet, preferring to spend his time playing video games. […]
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“I’m still resentful that Don was such a workaholic for so many years, especially when the kids were little!” Carla told us bluntly during one of our coaching conversations with her. Among other things, Carla had been telling us that her 35 year marriage was
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I couldn’t help overhearing the conversation in the table next to mine when the man very sharply said to his wife, “Stop it. Just stop it” as she asked him questions about the food items on the menu. The restaurant where I was when the
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Where we live in Ohio, the temperature in the wintertime ranges from mildly cold to very cold, depending on the day and what you think “cold” is. And right now, it’s very cold as it has been in most areas of the USA. Otto’s hot-natured
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Have you ever been in a relationship or marriage where things started off great and then one day you wake up and realize that things aren’t going so well… You realize that the love is gone (or faded away), the passion is non-existent and you’re
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One of the biggest challenges that every couple faces in relationships is dealing with differences. We all butt up against differences in our relationships because everyone on the planet, all seven and a half billion of us, is different. We have different thoughts, beliefs, and
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There was a time I quit on a relationship. In some ways it was the ugliest part of my life. It was also a doorway to the most amazing life I could have ever imagined. Most people quit on a marriage, on a relationship… And
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When do you walk away or when do you stay put? In this article, Susie and Otto give you 3 tips to help you go through this decision with ease and grace…
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When it comes to relationships, if there’s one issue that stands out as a major problem and one that can be changed with a little understanding, it’s this… The way you talk to each other. It’s not only the words you say, but it’s the
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If you want a life and relationship fresh start… One of the most important questions you can ask yourself that will determine your personal happiness in 2025 and beyond is your answer to the question… How would you like your life and relationships to look
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