Dang it used to frustrate me when I’d do something to Carol (a touch, a kiss, a few words) because I had a desire to engage in an interaction, and it would be ignored or missed. That was mostly years ago, yet still happens now and then. I also know there have been many times… Read more »
Tag: communication for couples
Decision-making Made Easy
Dang, we’ve had some nasty arguments when it comes to decision-making. Have you? Here’s the truth, plain and simple. Making the decision based on my logic is right … which means that Carol’s thoughts and feelings are wrong. I’ll bet you can guess what Carol has to say about that. Or to avoid conflict, we… Read more »
Embracing Sexual Intimacy
Sure, you may tease, or flirt, or joke about sex – or a lack of. Yet, the conversations about sexual intimacy, which is much deeper and more meaningful, may be a taboo subject in your relationship. You may dance around it, yet not really focus on embracing your sexual intimacy. Regardless of the quality of… Read more »
Selfish Or Self-full? A Reframe That Counts
Selfish or self-full? How often do you think or say the word “selfish”? If you look deeper, what is that judgement of others, or of yourself about? More importantly, what would it take for you to make a conscious reframe of the word to “self-full” and to behave accordingly? Imagine… Imagine a world where we… Read more »
Problems? Have You Checked Your Grounding?
Problems in relationships and life? We all have them, and they can seem so complicated and frustrating. Usually the solution is right in front of our nose but… we refuse to see it. It usually boils down to this, “Have you checked your grounding?” Story Each spring we buy yearling steers to harvest our grass… Read more »
The Power Of I AM
We speak as a way to communicate with others. We also speak to ourselves in our thoughts (if you’re like me, there are many more conversations with myself than with others). Often we use the words, “I am” followed by some description of who we are, which may not be what we really want for… Read more »
3 Steps To Apologize Effectively
Can a dude born in 1706 teach us the 3 steps to apologize effectively? I don’t know what this guy knew about a primary relationship. Yet, good ol’ Ben Franklin was esteemed for his ability to communicate well. Let’s take what he said and give you our always-work (aka: never-fail) steps for apologies. We’re assuming… Read more »
Effective Communication for Couples
Effective communication is a HUGE topic, especially for couples. Be honest here. How effective is YOUR communication? The quality of your relationship (happiness, joy, satisfaction, fulfillment) depends on it. Join us to talk about some communication basics. Guaranteed, we’ll have many episodes that explore this. Subscribe to Spotifyor Apple Podcasts so you ensure you are notified of each… Read more »
