Everyone has seen pain and heartbreak in their lives. Even if we had a happy childhood, experiencing heartbreak starts from the moment we are brought into this world. Unless we recognize this pain from an early age (which is not easy to do), it follows us into adulthood, and into our romantic relationships. Even if […]
Are you the type of person that can’t say no to people? Let’s look at an example. Your Friday schedule is full: you have to finish up projects at work, pick up your kids from school, cook dinner, have a date night, and clean the house for guests that will be arriving that weekend. Already, […]
You’re on the phone with your partner while you’re driving or waiting to pick up your kids. Distracted by the tasks at hand, you say something offhand or inconsiderate to your spouse. After you hang up, you start to think about the conversation. The offhand remark makes you cringe, and suddenly you start to feel […]
Let’s go back to basics. When you or your partner has something to say, how do you communicate with each other? Do you allow each other to speak, or rush to give your opinion? Do you find the right time to talk, or jump into an argument when tensions are high? Being able to communicate […]
