During difficult times, it’s easy to lose sight of the positive aspects of our lives and focus solely on what’s going wrong. This can be because what’s going wrong is right in our face, demanding our attention. There is, however, a great deal to be gained from paying attention to what is good in our …
Are you taking your partner for granted OR, even worse, focusing on what she/he isn’t doing or saying? If you wish your partner would change, and have already asked, pleaded or begged for these changes to be made, it’s time to stop. Not only will this fail to bring about the changes you desire, it …
Giving Thanks for Your Partner: How Appreciating the Good Can Transform You Read More »
Remember the intensity of sex at the beginning of your relationship? Sex was fun, passionate and, likely, more frequent than it is now. The fact that this romantic stage of relationship fades is a normal, and certainly disappointing, course of a committed relationship. Once the intensity wears off or the frequency dies down, you may …
Do you sometimes wish your partner acted, thought, or did things more like you? Instead of being frustrated by your differences, it would be a better use of your time and energy to acknowledge your partner’s strengths and find ways they can benefit your relationship. Everyone has areas of natural talent and areas where they …
Different From Your Partner? How This Can Be A Strength Rather Than A Problem Read More »
What do you do when your spouse is showing signs of anger? Or it may be really obvious she/he is angry. And what if his/her upset or anger is about you?? You may have been hoping your partner wasn’t angry with you. Most of us want to sidestep conflict. It’s uncomfortable and we may lack …
Yikes! Your Partner Is Angry With You: What Should You Do? Read More »
It is so easy to be careless with our words, even though words have tremendous power to either connect us or distance us from others. Choosing words more carefully can improve communication and result in a closer connection with those we love. A more careful way of communicating is by using Vulnerable Language. Using Vulnerable …
Vulnerable Language: An Important Way to Connect With Loved Ones Read More »
You can tell there’s a storm brewing in your relationship. Your partner looks angry – you can see it. You know he/she is getting close to the boiling point. What do you do? Do you leave (or run!)? Do you brace yourself for the fight that’s coming? Do you attack first? You don’t have to …
Can You Avoid Impending Arguments? How Mindfulness Can Help Read More »
There are many people who think that their past doesn’t have any influence on them today. They may feel this way because their childhood was years or decades ago, or perhaps because they’ve created a different life for themselves now. Others might discount the importance of their childhood on their present because they no longer …
Old Hurts: How Being Mindful Can Help You Move Past Them Read More »
Do you have a date night but are getting bored with dinner and a movie? Here are some fun ideas to keep you in connection with each other. Go to an arcade or boardwalk and play those games with each other that you haven’t played since you were dating: skee ball, air hockey, PacMan. On …
Most of my clients have some kind of challenge in their relationships with others. The struggle may be with a spouse, a friend, a family member, a co-worker, a child, a neighbor, or a landlord. No matter who the struggle is with, we often discuss what someone else said or did and how my client …
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