Team work makes the dream work, right? We have all heard this saying. But, you may be asking what does this have to do with relationships. With Valentine’s Day approaching, this saying may help you give the gift of yourself to your partner and strengthen your relationship. The Team For most of us, our […]
Category: Communication
The UnGolden Rule in Relationships
Most of us are familiar with the Golden Rule – treat others the way you want to be treated. And I would agree this is a great philosophy when interacting with most people. However, I have found in my work with couples that this rule usually leads to frustration in romantic relationships. Why, you might […]
Marriage Myth Debunked
Ah, the Marriage Myth. The belief that my partner should just know what I’m thinking without me having to tell them. I hear this from couples way too frequently and it is damaging to the relationship. Why? Because it is a marriage myth – it is simply not true! Not being able to read your […]
Basic Communication
Today I want to talk about basic communication skills. While these skills can be used in all relationships, they are especially important for couples. We need to be able to listen and understand our partners with the goal being to learn how to take turns speaking and listening without interrupting. Basic communication, meaning good […]