Day after day, week after week – the same routine. That’s OK, however, the joy in life comes when you play big in your relationship. What about you? Ever withheld from your partner bigger ideas, dreams, and passions, for fear of judgements, criticism, and even rejection? We challenge you to play bigger, fail faster, learn… Read more »
Anger: A Curse Or An Ally
A story from long time ago when anger was not my ally. I wish I’d have known how to deal effectively with anger. It was a teenage party at a public campground. Joking and laughing around a campfire. My best friend, Tim, dropped his empty beer bottle on the ground and stomped on it, breaking… Read more »
Emotional Awareness: A life-changer
Emotional awareness? Or more specifically, what are you feeling right now? You may be thinking, “It doesn’t really matter what I’m feeling. It’s what I’m doing that is most important.” I believe most of us experience life backwards. We do activities, experience situations, hear conversations, and allow those things to “make” us feel whatever we’re… Read more »
Conflict In Our Relationship? It’s A Good Thing
You might be thinking, “No, Dan, conflict is NOT a good thing. We don’t want conflict in our relationship. Conflict is hard work and it tears us apart.” I understand. Whether we’re coaching with a couple, I’m coaching with an executive, or in Communication Excellence training with a corporate team, reducing conflict is often one… Read more »
Commitment To Your Relationship: Close The Escape Hatch – NOW
I invite you to be totally honest with yourself. On a scale from 1 to 10, what is your commitment to your relationship now – to make it thrive, no matter what (1 means not committed at all, and 10 means totally in)? My perception from watching what happens with couples in society, and with… Read more »
Relationship Training? Why Not?
Relationship training in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic? Why not? Many people are having much more time at home, with their partner, and possibly with kids. (check out the video below) Whether you are in “work-from-home” mode, reduced hours, laid off, or simply because other public events and activities aren’t allowed, this could be… Read more »
Social Distancing: What’s In Your Control?
We are living in interesting times – unprecendented in my lifetime. With self-isolation, caution, and social distancing, what’s in your control? It is a time for prioritization and determining what is important, who are the most significant relationships, and focusing on ensuring high-quality time together. Social distancing can create huge opportunities. Check this out for… Read more »
What Is Love?
What is love to you? More importantly, what do you need to do to foster deeper love with your partner? Love is fragile. Like a plant, it needs care, attention, and nurturing. Without that, it wilts and dies. We’d love to hear your perspective. We’d also like to know what you are doing every day… Read more »
Volunteer As A Couple? Why?
Volunteer? Voluteer as a couple? Why in the world would anyone do that? No money in that? Good question, and you’ll gain a perspective in the video below. Carol and I volunteer in the range of 10 – 20 hours per week (individually or together). It is an incredibly valuable experience to support our community… Read more »
How To Make Everyday Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day just rolled past us on the calendar. In our North American society, February 14 is a day when hearts open, love flows, passion sparkles, and … sexual behaviour flourishes. Yes, many people do what they don’t do the rest of the year – they truly become lovers. Want to know how to make… Read more »
