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Talk Your Way Into Better Relationships
Does your child bolt when you walk into the room? What about your spouse, do they enjoy being around you? What if I were to tell you that you could improve your relationships by changing the way you talk to the people you love? Simply changing the way that you phrase a concern and your…
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Ten Ways to Revive the Connection With Your Partner
If you’ve been with the same person for a long time, it’s normal to feel like you’re drifting apart and feel less connected to them. People transition, embark on new careers, develop new interests, and face new challenges. The list goes on, without end. To cope with these changes, we often sacrifice something and it’s…
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How Does a Meaningful Relationship Happen?
Each of us has our ideas of what a meaningful relationship is. Many of us expect the thrill, passion, and devotion of our early dating days to endure a lifetime. But in today’s busy and stressful world, romantic relationships can conflict with the realities of stressful jobs, money problems, kids, and housework. What social media…
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Ten Communication Tips to Have Better Arguments
If you find yourselves arguing the same issues repeatedly and not getting any closer to a solution, or small conflicts quickly escalate into heated shouting matches in which one or both of you “lose it”, these ten tips for better communication will help. 1. Pay attention to body language when you talk When you’re in…
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Build a Successful Relationship With a Relationship Checkup
Do you and your partner have regular relationship checkups? What is a relationship checkup? A relationship checkup is a time set aside to check in with your partner and gauge the health of your relationship. It helps you and your partner identify the strengths and weaknesses of your bond so that you can work together…
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How To Tell Your Partner You’re Upset Without Blaming Them
Are you annoyed that your partner gets angry or defensive when you talk about something that makes you upset? Do you find it hard to be understood? If this sounds like you, “I” statements can help. What an “I” statement is An “I” statement is a communication tool that expresses how you feel about your…
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How to Feel Heard in a Relationship
Is there anything more frustrating than trying to share thoughts or feelings with your partner only to feel that you are not being heard? Communication is essential to a loving relationship. Without good communication, a relationship will suffer and likely fall apart. Good communication in a relationship means you can talk to your partner about…