What often happens when you have an argument? Are you able to hear your partner’s point of view? Do you feel your conversation ends successfully? When engaging in difficult conversation, one of two things can happen: gridlock or dialogue. Gridlock often occurs when an argument or conversation ends with one or both partners feeling hurt,…
Nurture Your “Thing”
What’s your thing? What’s that main connecting point that always brings you and your partner back to one another? Is it a similar interest? A…
Pick Your Problems
When you choose your partner, you are choosing a specific set of problems that you are likely to have in your relationship for the next…
Self care is relationship care
We all want to improve our relationships with others, particularly the relationship we have with our partner. But, how can we do that if we…
Relationship Bank Account
When you think about your relationship with your partner, I want you to think about a bank account. I know. I know. It does sound…
Money Matters
When it comes to relationships, money matters. Whether it represents power, stability, or even independence and acceptance, money plays in important role for you and…
Stonewalling
Have you ever been in an argument with your partner and it’s as if they’re not even in the room? Of course they are sitting…
Opposite Sides of The Political Spectrum
So you’re a Biden fan and your partner supports Trump? Or vice versa? If this is the case for your relationship, you may be feeling…
When Winning an Argument Takes Priority, Your Relationship Loses
Do you like to “win” when you argue? Do you like to have your point proven or acknowledged? When it comes to romantic relationships, this…
Cell Phones and Your Relationship
Okay. Can we talk about cell phones for a minute? I love my phone. I really do. However, I feel like there is a constant…