Do You Ever Backpaddle in Your Relationship? Life can seem really hectic at times – rushing here, rushing there, plowing through the day. Ever experience that? It’s worth the effort to backpaddle, slow down and enjoy the ride. Check out this metaphor. When are you going to do it? Do you have strategies for slowing… Read more »
Category: Personal Relationships
Accountability in Speech
Accountability – Hmmm? Accountability is a buzz word that we all hear, use, and know about. But do you truly apply it, especially in your speech? This is not meant to be an English lesson. However, are there ways to design your sentences in a way that is accountable, and so they don’t push other’s… Read more »
Do One Thing
Do you want to improve your relationship with your life-partner? Even just a bit? You don’t need to buy anything or go anywhere. All you need to do is ONE thing today. Just for today, do one nice thing for your partner. Do just one thing that shows you care. Do just one thing that… Read more »
Love movie
Here’s a beautiful little movie about the power of love. It’s a great reminder of what you and I can do everyday to enhance our own lives, and to see beauty in others. I know you’ll enjoy it. The Power of Love What do you think?
Relationship Structure
Seems weird, but the fact is: if you want room for flexibility, spontaneity, and creativity in your relationship, the best way is to create structure. Designing a structure for your relationship eliminates confusion and unmet expectations. It adds understanding and clarity. And it gives all kinds of room for unplanned fun. Here are some hints… Read more »
Year-Beginning Retreat
The New Year — How to Ensure You Move Ahead in Your Relationship Ever set New Years resolutions and then didn’t follow through? Ever decided and talked about enhancements to your relationship for the coming year, and then it just didn’t happen? You’re not alone. Here’s a sure-fire way to set yourself on a good… Read more »
Tea Pots and Relationships
Like silver, a relationship can tarnish over time. It may not seem right. It may not look the way it used to. It may feel goofy. All it needs is a little attention, some work, and your relationship can sparkle and shine again. Here are some ways to do it – especially at Christmas time…. Read more »
Christmas & Stress
Does it do it to you? Christmas schedules can be hectic – parties, concerts, get-togethers, and…! It can be a heck of a lot of fun. But, it can also lead to stress when you and your life-partner have not done a good job of aligning and discussing your schedules. Why not do something now… Read more »
The “S” Word
The “S” Word Is it fair game for your conversations? OK, let’s not dilly-dally with a flowery introduction, let’s get right to it. Let’s have a conversation about sex. No, it’s not a pick-up line. But if you’re feeling a bit uneasy, that’s fine. Just take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy the words that… Read more »
Trust in your relationship
My Partner Doesn’t Trust Me! In our coaching sessions with couples, we hear the above statement regularly. Or, for those who are a bit more aware of their own part in the relationship, the question they ask is this, “How can I make my partner trust me?” Trust is the foundation of any relationship, whether… Read more »
