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HOW TO BUILD A HAPPY, LASTING MARRIAGE
The Power of Listening
The need to be heard and understood is such a deep need in all of us. After food, water, and shelter, I believe it is our most dominant emotional need. That's why it's so hard to set that need aside, even temporarily, in order to listen for the purpose of...
Every Choice Demonstrates a Priority
My Father's Priority I'd just gotten my driver's license. I was excited when my mother asked me to run to town to pick up a prescription for her. I was driving her brand new '58 Chevy Impala...one of the first new cars my parents ever bought! A left turn from the...
Is Grass Really Greener Over There?
Years ago a friend of mine began an affair with a co-worker. In the beginning, it was so exciting that they both divorced their former spouses and married each other. I don't know the other woman or her family, but I know that the amount of pain suffered by his first...
The Three Stages of Marriage
Every marriage...or nearly every marriage goes through at least three predictable stages. Understanding them and being able to recognize those three steps may help you navigate them more successfully. Stage One: Falling in Love There's nothing quite so heady and...
No One Escapes Crucible Seasons!
Definition of Crucible A situation of severe trial, or a process in which different elements interact, leading to the creation of something new. A physical crucible is used to separate slag from metal to produce pure gold, for instance. Or turn iron into steel....
So You Hate Conflict!
It is Possible to Lose your Fear of Conflict! Why Does Conflict Hurt So Much? The language of conflict is nearly always disrespectful...attacking. Most conflicts destroy one of our most basic needs...to be heard and understood. Many conflicts damage a relationship...
What Clients Are Saying
Nancy; From Childhood to Relationship Coach
Respect is the Fertilizer for Love
How Can I Help Your Relationship With Yourself and Others?
I’m worried about being a “failure.”
We learn new skills by having them modeled for us or taking a class to learn. If you’ve had neither, how could you expect to know what to do? This is a courageous new step in seeking help, not in “failing” something you’ve never learned.
Do I have to do this with my partner?
We can work individually, though most of the time, I’ve found that it isn’t just one person creating the problem. When both people work together, there’s shared understanding, and practice, that makes these skills more effective.
I’m not sure if I’m ready for 1:1 relationship coaching.
I have a host of books, Relationship Rehab Show episodes, and courses to help you find the solutions you’re looking for, whether you desire to grow in your own skills, bond with a partner or heal family or stepfamily dynamics.
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