Expectations–We all have them. We have expectations of ourselves that can sound limiting like this… –“I could never do that! That’s above my paygrade!” Or our expectations of ourselves can run on the positive side like this… –“Doing that will be a piece of cake …
Who’s to blame or the “problem” in your relationship? Is it you? Your partner? Your in-laws? Something or someone else? If you’re like most people, your answer is probably pretty quick and definite… When you are having challenges in your relationship or marriage, it’s pretty …
In his mind Randy couldn’t win. It seemed to him that in his marriage of 15 years, his wife had always had the attitude of “it’s my way or the highway.” He felt like he had to “go along” with her to keep what little …
Nothing can be more irritating than when your partner won’t listen to you and starts trying to “fix” you in the process–and you want him or her to change. **Question from a reader… “My fiance has been through personal development work and so understands the …
He won’t listen–She’s frustrated and wants him to change Read More »
Connie dreaded coming home from work because she knew what she’d be facing…. Clothes strewn all over the living room, a kitchen counter full of “stuff,” a sink full of dirty dishes, overflowing garbage and recycling bins and hungry dogs that needed to be fed. …
It can feel very lonely and upsetting when you slowly realize that either you or your partner is emotionally checking out of the relationship. You can make up all kinds of stories as to why it’s happening but the truth is that you probably don’t …
If You or Your Partner is Emotionally Checking Out of the Relationship… Read More »
Misunderstandings are so common in relationship and also can be so deadly. Randy had been searching for a new job off and on for awhile and he seemed to be in turmoil about what kind of job he even wanted. Sally, his girlfriend for the …
Okay, we’ve all said the “wrong” thing with certain people. If you’re like us, at the time you found out it was the wrong thing… Either because of their reaction or because you were later told it was wrong to say what you did… You …
Sally dissolved in tears when Tom, her husband of 10 years, stormed out after a heated discussion about their finances. They had a modest amount in their savings account and Sally wanted to spend it on a cruise this summer because she felt frustrated, discouraged …
When your partner has difficulty expressing emotion, it can be frustrating. Here are 3 tips for communicating more deeply with your partner and yourself…
