“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 […]
3 Ways to Forgive When It’s Hard to Do It Read More »
In terms of priority, where do you feel like you rank with your partner? Are you and your relationship their 1st priority? Or are you and your relationship… 2nd… 3rd…. or an even lower priority? If you and your relationship are a top priority to
Relationship Advice When You Feel Like You’re A Low Priority Read More »
Here are 3 ways to stop unfair criticism if you’re struggling in your relationship and a story of hope from Susie and Otto Collins…
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One of the most upsetting feelings you could ever experience when you’re in a relationship or marriage (especially when you’ve been together a long time) is… When you feel like you can’t say what you think or how you feel and be understood. You can
Difficult Conversations for Couples–They Can Be Easy Read More »
Saying what’s on your mind seems like a good idea but is it? Here Susie and Otto tell Tori’s story and give 3 valuable communication tips…
When Saying What’s on Your Mind is a Bad Idea Read More »
It’s a fact that communication builds or destroys trust in every moment. One of the ways to build trust instead of destroying it is this… Be clear in your communication after you’ve gotten clear inside you. *Be as clear as you can when you’re talking
How Your Communication Builds or Destroys Trust Read More »
What a double-edged sword honesty and truth can be! We all say we want to be “truthful” and to be told the truth.. But do we really? If we’re really honest with ourselves about our relationships, when it comes down to it, the “truth” we
Honesty and relationships: Why it pays NOT to tell the truth Read More »
In relationships of all kinds, the conflict of independence-dependence can be one of the stickiest issues that people have to deal with. Since we’re all so different, each of us has a greater or lesser desire for freedom and independence and that’s where the “rub”
How to Balance the Independence-Dependence Issue in Relationships Read More »
When most people say there’s broken communication, there’s what they think is going on and there’s what’s really going on under the surface. Usually one person is not doing or saying what the other person thinks they should and one or both are angry, distant,
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It’s so easy to get defensive when someone, especially a loved one, thinks or acts differently from what you think is “right.” It just seems natural or “healthy” to defend a belief and make the other person “see the light”… Or in other words, make
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