Walking in West Edmonton Mall recently, we were more acutely aware of the device war that seems to be escalating in our society. This device war is destroying intimate relationships, families, communities, businesses, and maybe the world (based on what we see and hear about our political leaders). A new-age world war, maybe? What do… Read more »
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Finally Retired, And Now You Want A Divorce???
Divorce rates within the older population are rising. Dang! Based on historical research, Statistics Canada projected the life expectancy for the Canadian population in 2017 to be 79 years for men and 83 years for women. I have no idea if their projections were accurate, however, we know that people are living a heck of… Read more »
Your Relationship: Is It Functional, Adaptable, or Sustainable?
Life, as we experience it now, is functional, adaptable, or sustainable. In other words, our society produces what we need to function – food, shelter, clothing, and all the things we need to survive. At an unconscious level, we only want peace and happiness, yet these basics just don’t cut it. That’s a problem. So,… Read more »
A Single Word Can Muck Up Your Relationship: a need for awareness and honesty
When coaching with couples, we usually ask if they know their partner’s hot buttons – words, a look, an expression that sends the partner into defensiveness, anger, withholding, or running. The answer is always “yes.” A really simple way to improve your relationship is to stop pushing those buttons. Easier said than done. As well… Read more »
Garage Sale Unwanted Stuff & Behaviour
Ever had a garage sale? Yes, we know there are some things that are tough to get rid of. Eventually, you just breath and let it go. It works the same way with behaviour you have that doesn’t serve a purpose anymore. Eventually, you just breath and let it go. Check out this great video,… Read more »
Focused Time Will Make It Fine: It’s a juggling act
Where does your relationship with your partner fit on your list of priorities? Weird question because I don’t have a written list of my priorities in life (roles). Do you? Yet if we evaluate how we distribute our time, effort, and attention, it is very clear that you and I DO have an unconscious list… Read more »
One Thing for Romance
When life gets hectic, romance is often the first thing to fall away. Would that be true for you? You know how it goes – hectic all day and when you finally get home, it’s a quick bite of supper and off to more meetings or flop on the couch in front of the tube… 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 »
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 »
Planting Seeds
You’ve planted seeds and now harvesting. Are you thankful? It’s a time of the year to give thanks for the bounty, harvest, and abundance in life. But what results are you harvesting in your relationship with your partner? Are you thankful for them? At some level of consciousness, you planted the seeds that gave you… Read more »
