Relationships

Introduction It can be hard to feel confident in your relationships.   We all carry around baggage from our past.  When we hear negative voices in our head we tend to doubt ourselves in our intimate relationships. Set yourself up for success by being aware of your confidence levels in your relationships. If possible, try to…

Introduction Have you ever had a conversation with your partner that went completely sideways? I mean, it started out fine, but before long it felt like you two were living in different realities. And then! It ended with one of you storming off or screaming something hurtful and mean—and neither one of those options is…

Sometimes our lives get stuck in negative patterns. We get into relationships we shouldn't be in, or we're living in places that don't fit with our personalities or our needs. We can feel like we're on autopilot and not really taking control of our own destinies. But there's good news: Life is a journey, not…

Conflict happens. It’s a natural part of being in a relationship, and it can be hard to have difficult conversations with your partner. However, there are ways you can learn how to handle conflict more effectively so that it doesn’t negatively impact your relationship over time. Here are some strategies for resolving conflicts with your…

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,…