Annette was stuck. She felt like she’d been a pushover all her life in her family growing up and now it was the same with her new husband. In the past, when she’d tried to stand up for herself, she felt like she either came …
Standing Up for Yourself and Communicating Your Needs Without Being Needy or Bossy Read More »
One of the most common problems in relationships is something so simple, yet can be so difficult at the same time. It’s the ability to say “no” without feeling like you are “hurting” the other person–and being okay with it without all the guilt that …
Are you making this classic mistake in your relationship? Some people ignore the “danger signs” in their relationship for far too long. That’s exactly what Hal did… In fact he did it for 10 years. Now he’s asking us for help–but is it too late? …
Relationship Danger Signs and How to Benefit From Them… Read More »
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 »
Pushing buttons can keep a relationship in upset and misunderstanding. Here’s a way to get out of that destructive pattern and to more loving…
People-pleasing is often so unconscious that we don’t know we’re damaging our relationships. Here’s why it’s important to recognize and stop it…
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 »
Joyce was so tired of her husband always having an excuse when it came time to help with the weekly house cleaning. They both worked outside the home and Joyce thought it was only fair that they each contribute to keeping their home clean but… …
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, …
As Otto left for the home improvement store with measuring tape in hand, I cringed. I thought his idea for how to anchor the banister to the wall leading to the top floor of our home would look like people who didn’t know what they …
How to Communicate and Love Someone Who’s Stubborn Read More »
