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I meet with many different couples. As a relationship and life coach, it's my job to help them work through their relationship issues and improve their communication skills. But over the years, I've noticed that there's one thing they all want: to be happy in love. To be connected and understood.  These days, we're bombarded…

Introduction Long-distance relationships are hard. There's no way around it. You're not around each other all the time, so there's less opportunity to connect and more chance for things to go wrong. But it's not impossible—and if you know what you're getting into, you can make a long-distance relationship work. Here are six tips for…

Introduction It’s never easy to rebuild a relationship that’s gone sour. But it’s possible! In fact, I can think of many couples who have turned their romantic relationships around. The key is to remember the early days of your relationship, when everything was new and exciting: the way you felt about yourself when you were…

Introduction Remarriage is a great way to start a family again and build a new life, but there are some things you need to keep in mind if you want this marriage to last. Just like with the first marriage, remarriage is not easy. There are ups and downs that come along with any relationship,…

Introduction Coaching is a great way to strengthen your relationship, but it can be intimidating. The idea of meeting with a stranger, or even someone you know well, can be scary enough. If you're feeling anxious about starting couples coaching, here are some tips to help ease your mind: Keep your values in mind. As…

Introduction Being defensive in marriage can be a major relationship killer, but it doesn’t have to be! If you want to stop being defensive and learn how to respond instead of reacting, you’ve come to the right blog post. Step One: Focus on the heart of the issue Focus on the heart of the issue,…

Divorce is never easy, but it can be even more difficult if you and your spouse aren't on the same page about fundamental issues. That's why it's important to have "the talk" before you go through with a divorce: so that both of you are well-informed about what to expect from one another (and what…

When you’re in a relationship, it’s important to communicate with your partner. The more you communicate, the better your relationship becomes and the stronger your love for each other grows. We all know this, but we don’t always follow through on it. Let me be the first to admit that my communication skills could use…

One of the best ways to gain more confidence is from a life coach. This can be especially true if you tend to doubt yourself and have trouble believing that others would actually want to be around you! Having a coach who can help you focus on your goals and aspirations in life can be…