We all love the “newness” of a relationship when you’re mesmerized by each other and you crave each others’ company. But what happens when that fades away and you find that you have trouble even talking with one another and unwittingly start playing a very […]
When relationship newness wears off, is the Gotcha game inevitable? Read More »
Temptations come in all sizes and shapes (No, we’re not just talking about cheating here)… And that if acted upon, would feel so good (at least in the moment) but would be so damaging for yourself, your relationships or your marriage. The fact is that
Relationship Temptations That Are So Dangerous (but we do them anyway)… Read More »
I met a man named Donald recently and the moment I first saw him, I knew he was in trouble Donald, (or Don as he soon asked me to call him) was about to be literally blown over by the 20 MPH or so wind
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As Otto and I were sitting at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport waiting to board the plane to Denver for a vacation last September, he excitedly told me he’d just signed up for a personal growth workshop called Lamron (“normal” spelled backwards) in Scottsdale,
Expanding Your Possibilities by Saying “Yes” Read More »
It’s a fact, your communication either creates closeness, connection and expands the feelings of love, creativity and possibilities… Or it creates walls, barriers and defenses that cause distance, separation and resentments. Wouldn’t it be a whole lot better if the other people in your life
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Whether you’ve been a habitual people-pleaser or not… Setting healthy boundaries in a way the other person can hear you and will actually accept them can be tricky. But here’s what’s even trickier… You second-guess yourself about the line you’re attempting to draw. All kinds
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Valentine’s Day is one day that’s fraught with expectations, celebrations, disappointments and love and has always been that way since we were in grade school exchanging those paper valentines, putting them into decorated boxes. Whether you’re in an intimate relationship or not… This holiday can
Making Valentine’s Day Special and Beyond Read More »
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.
The Communication “Rule” Everyone Can Live by for More Love and Less Drama Read More »
Christy was constantly afraid that her husband would find someone he liked better and leave her. She knew that her thinking was irrational because he’d never shown any signs that he wanted to be with someone else but she didn’t know how to stop her
3 Ways to Stop Low Self-Worth in Its Tracks Read More »
As she stood at the customer service counter of a well-known large home improvement store, her irritation level and anxiety sky-rocketed after waiting two hours for her order. Carol thought she was just quickly picking up the large order of pavers for a new patio
Upsets, Anxiety and Off-The-Charts Emotions… Read More »
