Has this happened to you recently? As you awake in the morning, open your eyes, tune your brain in with reality, the thought hits you – the pandemic wasn’t a dream. This is real life. Again today. Are you weary of the pandemic? All of us are likely experiencing what I’m calling “COVID fatigue,” as … Read more
You might have been wishing for an impromptu getaway or a relaxing “staycation,” either alone or with your partner, just a few weeks ago… Now, you’re either doing a happy dance or regretting that wish. I won’t make you answer which you relate to right now, but I’d like to offer some suggestions for leveraging … Read more
Stress. It’s a part of life, but it doesn’t need to be a way of life. When Nancy gets home from a long day of work, she’s different than when she left the house. She’s tired, for starters, but her temper is short. If the kids get into a squabble or ask too soon when … Read more
In the fast-paced world we live in, the temptation to RUSH is everywhere. Fast cars, fast food, fast internet… Our attention spans are limited to roughly 8 seconds. If this page hadn’t loaded in under 5 seconds, you might not be reading this. When it comes to relationships, speed is not your friend. The way … Read more
Some spaces are just sacred, whether we treat them as such or not. And, while we all SAY it’s important to limit our screen time and choose times and places safe from the interruption of our devices… not many of us are doing it. Perhaps that’s because, although we acknowledge the danger, we don’t see … Read more
However you got here, it’s likely you’re considering counseling for something that’s happening (or not happening!) in your relationship. Maybe you’ve been a together for a few months or years—maybe even decades—and right now you can’t seem to figure out how to make things better or “get back to how things were.” Counseling sounds nice, … Read more
It’s easy to tell whether a wound has healed. If it still hurts when you think about whatever created the wound, you haven’t gotten over it yet. Often, to think about it again intensifies the pain even more. What you feel is resentment, and it’s sure to grow into bitterness if left untreated. Resentment and … Read more
Sometimes it’s hard to trust your partner on important subjects, but they know more than you when it comes to trust in relationships. “Who are you talking with?” Lucy says as she leans over Steven’s shoulder to take a peek at his cellphone. He shrugs with a little discomfort but doesn’t quite shy away from … Read more
Baseball hitters, comedians, great business deals, and healthy relationships… You might be wondering what in the world these things have in common. Well, every great batter, comedian, business broker, and healthy relationship partner has mastered something important. Timing. You can’t hit a baseball, make people laugh, close a profitable deal, or enjoy a healthy relationship … Read more
What if you take a different mindset as you look ahead into this new year (and every year going forward)? If you’re up for it, one question. Often January 1 serves as an emotional nudge for each of us to make a list of new resolutions (or readjust an unfinished list from last year) to … Read more
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