Dealing with a Critical Partner and the “Criticism Dance”
Dealing with a critical partner and your particular “Criticism Dance” can be a challenge. Here are some general truths about the critical partner…
Building Relationship Trust
What to Do When You Think Your Partner is a Bully
Connie was fed up with her live-in boyfriend Paul trying to take over her life. She felt intimidated by his intellect and bullied by his “logical” opinions for why something should or shouldn’t be done. She seemed to freeze in what became arguments, not able …
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How to Truly Forgive
The question of how to truly forgive is usually where someone lands who has been deeply hurt but wants to repair the relationship and move on–but doesn’t know how. Forgiveness is tricky because of all the emotions swirling around that can range from hurt, anger, …
3 Ways to Forgive When It’s Hard to Do It
“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 …
Ulterior Motives That Can Increase Love
I was in the Costco parking lot with my trunk lid popped open, putting in the bags of cereal that I’m addicted to, along with a few other items… When a very nice lady offered to take my shopping cart back to the store for …
How to Stop Blame and Criticism When Your Relationship’s At Stake…
Have you or your partner ever used these phrases and then expected the other person to talk about a subject… “You should have. . .” “You could have . . .” “Why didn’t you . . .” “You never (or always)…” and “If only you’d …
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4 Ways to Make Boundaries Stick
Claudia was livid. When she discovered her husband hadn’t paid some bills that he said he’d paid, she was so angry she could spit nails. This wasn’t the first time this had happened during their years together and she worried that it wouldn’t be the …
How to Stop Feeling Insecure (in a Relationship)
Insecurity or low self-esteem can play havoc in a relationship but it doesn’t have to. Here’s how to stop feeling insecure (hint: it’s only your thinking) and start living your life from love not fear. Watch our video we did several years ago and find …
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When You Feel Insecure About Your Future Together
Whether you’ve been with someone for many years or it’s been a relatively short amount of time… Doubts can certainly creep in that churn up feelings of insecurity about your future together. Little (or big) red flags can wildly signal “danger.” And these feelings can …
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Respect: 3 Ways to Have More of It In Your Life
Respect or lack of respect is one of the biggest relationship complaints. Here are 3 ways to have more of it in your life and relationships…