Category: communication
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A One Way Fight for Love
Can you try to make them stay, when “bye” is what they really want to say? What do you do when your other half wants to leave but you can’t believe that it’s over? Perhaps the romance is waning or it could be that the fights are escalating. Is there anything that can be done…
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Interrogation v. Conversation
When tensions are high, do you get to the source or avoid the conversation altogether? It’s not called the art of conversation for nothing. Some things in life come easily, but conversation isn’t always one of them. When issues arise, communication tends to take a backseat in an attempt to avoid a potential debate match.…
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Sibling Strife
Does long-standing sibling rivalry really have an impact on a marriage? So where does sibling rivalry start in the first place? According to academic professionals at the University of Michigan Health System, the most fundamental effect and characteristic of sibling rivalry is jealousy. Constant arguments between siblings create a strong feeling of tension in the…
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The Sound Relationship House
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in advice, appreciation, coaching, communication, compatibility, conflict, counseling, fairness, family, fathers, fighting, intimacy, marriage, men, mothers, podcasts, romance, tips, womenDo you and your partner have what it takes to build a sound relationship house? The Sound Relationship House theory was developed by relationship expert Dr. John Gottman and follows the notion that it’s essential for couples to cultivate and build a fundamental process for the success of the relationship. The theory includes areas such…
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Family Woes
Despite the fact that they’re family… What do you do when you just can’t stand to be around your in-laws? Although you love your spouse, you might not always love his or her parents or siblings. So how do you make peace with them when there has always been tension? How do you reach a…
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Dealing With Change in Your Marriage
How can you and your partner manage change throughout your marriage? Do you both have what it takes to face the challenges change can bring? Change is as inevitable as death and taxes, yet when people marry they don’t think very much about all of the ways their partner might change over time. Changes can…