how to overcome communication gridlock in relationships
Have you ever felt so stuck in a conflict with a loved one that a resolution feels hopeless? Both parties are firmly entrenched in their […]
Category: communication
when an affair hits home part II: for the betrayed – detective vs. investigative questions
Your partner cheated. Unfortunately, you were on the receiving end. You have experienced a roller coaster of emotions and expressed them in a number of […]
self-compassion and the seven caring habits
How have you been treating yourself lately? In a recent blog post I introduced the seven deadly habits and the seven caring habits in the […]
healthy, thriving relationships: the 7 deadly habits and the 7 caring habits
Do you want to maximize the heck out of the important relationships in your life? In an ideal world, what does a healthy, thriving relationship […]
our five basic needs (and why you should care)
According to William Glasser, we are genetically encoded with five basic needs: Survival Love and belonging Power Freedom, and Fun. Why should you […]
how to communicate less defensively in relationships
Communication. However unsexy the word, it is my opinion that couples are doomed without effective communication. One of the ways communication can break down is […]