What results do you experience when you apply Gratitude & Appreciation in your relationship at home? For many couples we coach, this is not a normal, or even easy mode of operation. Yet, it can become a “best practice,” but only if you want to experience greater happiness, joy, satisfaction, and love. We invite you… Read more »
Tag: marriage coaching
Use Metaphors As Motivators
Unconsciously, most of us use metaphors – they seem to be natural in our English language. Why not use them consciously to get the results you really want in your relationship? What is a metaphor? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, it is a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea, which… Read more »
The Miracle of Marriage – Or Is It? 4 communication basics for any relationship
Does something miraculous happen when two people get married? Or is it the communication within the marriage that breeds success? Hmmm? We have two amazing sons, Jamie and Brad. They are incredibly intelligent, creative, kind, respectful, and accountable – leaders in their communities and in our world. Despite our parental foibles, we must have done… Read more »
Asking vs. Telling – An Un-kept Secret
“Why doesn’t she understand? I told her how.” “It’s his own fault that happened. I told him what he should do.” “I told her and told her and told her and she still doesn’t do it right.” Whether I’m working with business teams or couples, I regularly hear these comments. Results clearly show they do… Read more »
What is Success in Your Relationship?
How do you define success in your relationship? How does your partner define it? Have you had that conversation? To create greater success in your relationship, and to give yourselves time and space to talk about it, we invite you to consider attending the Rocky Mountain Couples Retreate on March 6 – 8, 2020, at… Read more »
What Is Your Relationship Worth To You?
Your relationship with your partner/spouse is likely the most important relationship you will ever have. I’ll be so bold as to say it is an asset, or investment that will either provide you the HUGEST return, or be a big loser. The cool thing is, you get to choose your return by your daily thoughts, words,… Read more »
What Small Things Positively Affect Your Relationship?
Are you looking for a silver bullet? Something that will fix your relationship right now, or yesterday? Relationships are much like business. Overnight success takes 10 or 20 years. What seemingly small things do you do everyday (or regularly) that work for you? Please share them in the comments section so we can have a… Read more »
Curiosity: One Skill That Will Save Your Marriage
You may be thinking, “How can curiosity save a marriage?” BINGO. Just that one question can kick the pre-frontal cortex of your brain into gear to find better answers and solutions to any challenge you may face in your relationship. The challenge is that most of us have not been trained to ask good questions. … Read more »
Clarity Creates Confidence; Confusion Causes Chaos
I invite you to read the title one more time. I invite you to consider how clarity and confusion affect your relationship with your partner at home. Is the statement true for you? Carol and I attended a workshop which focused on creating an accountable workplace culture. Accountability expert, Greg Bustin, shared many gems, such… Read more »
Marriage? Honesty Ensures Longevity
Regularly we have a dialogue with one of the partners in a relationship, and the words go like this: “I just found out that he/she is ready to leave. I had no idea it was so bad.” How does this happen? There are always many stories, yet the fact is: honest communication has not occurred…. Read more »
