Improve Communication

One of the biggest challenges in relationships is always the fact that we’re different from each other–with different beliefs, experiences and ways of doing things. Because of these differences, we can set up expectations of the other people in our lives that make connection, love […]

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

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

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

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.

A couple of mornings ago, as I was waking up from my night’s sleep, I noticed that my body was in a little bit of a strange position and my back was hurting… But I just continued to lie there. And as I continued to

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,

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

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