Cathy was frustrated, angry and overwhelmed with stress. Her husband of many years and still in his early 60’s was in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Even though she still loved him and had a lot of empathy for what he was going through, …
If you’re like a lot of people, you have a lot of stress at the holidays. If so, you’re not alone! Whether you’re having big celebrations with a lot of people, limiting your gatherings to just a few or visiting others… You might have a …
One of the biggest challenges that every couple faces in relationships is dealing with differences. We all butt up against differences in our relationships because everyone on the planet, all seven and a half billion of us, is different. We have different thoughts, beliefs, and …
Dealing with Differences: When to Accept Them and When Not to Read More »
If you never imagined that a goose could teach you about making your relationships better, think again. Here’s a bazaar true story that Susie’s daughter told her about a co-worker’s experience. Ann was training for a marathon, running on a bike path in a major …
Awhile ago we watched the 2010 remake of the movie “Death at a Funeral” and laughed harder than we’ve laughed in a long time. We recognize that it didn’t get very good reviews but we loved it! In the middle of all the silly, outlandish …
When You’re Stuck in a Relationship Destructive Loop… 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 »
Have you ever wanted to stop negative thinking about someone you really care about but couldn’t? Have you ever thought the worst about your partner (even for a moment)? And have you ever wished you could get on the same side or the same team …
3 Ways to Stop Negative Thinking From Ruining Your Relationship Read More »
Here’s a question for you… How many people do you let see you naked? Chances are, not many. How about emotionally naked? We’re guessing you don’t let many people see you emotionally naked either. Getting “naked” emotionally is when you let down your guard and …
How Much Emotional Honesty or “Nakedness” is TOO Much? Read More »
There’s a dance that often goes on in relationships that is REALLY destructive to the love that exists between two people if you don’t get wise to it. We’re talking about a “one-up/one down” relationship drama or an Inferiority/Superiority dance. Here’s an example of how …
The Inferiority/Superiority Dance: What It Really Is and How to Stop It Read More »
One of biggest questions you can have in a committed relationship is… “How can I get my partner to be more open with me?” Here’s what we’ve learned… It’s a common challenge when one person thinks the other isn’t showing up emotionally as much as …
Emotional Honesty–Here’s How to Stop Your Partner From Hiding Read More »
