Welcome back to the second of three blog posts that will discuss active listening. As I stated in the last post, listening is super important to healthy communication. I would even go out on a limb and say that if a couple does not learn...
One of the most common complaints that couples have about each other is their partner is not a good listener… “He does not hear a word I say.” “I think she ignores me on purpose.” “If only my spouse would hear more than the first...
Don’t we just love new things…a new outfit, new purse, new shoes, new car, even things like a new recipe or new restaurant! We celebrate new…new baby, new job, new home, and party all night to bring in the New Year! On Saturday I had...
Often times we wonder, “What would be the most important change I can make in the way I communicate with my partner?” That is a very important question. And the answer may sound simple yet to really put the solution into practice can be quite...
What comes to mind when you think of a good investment? Property, cars, jewelry, stocks and stuff like that? Well, what is it worth to begin your life with your special someone in the best way possible? Imagine beginning your marriage focused on understanding each...
Our topic for this week’s blog is “Please do NOT give me unsolicited advice.” In many couples one person is usually a fixer. They tend to think of themselves as helpful, analytical, solution-oriented and logical. The other person is typically more of the emotional one....