17 Jul Texting: A Modern Pitfall for Relationships
"what are you up to?" "nothing""how was your day?" "fine""what are you doing later?" "no plans" "are you mad at me?"...
02 Apr Relationship Triage: Step 3
Step 3: Bandaging WoundsNow that you have identified a few core issues that have kept your conflicts spinning, the next step is working to resolve or manage these issues. The first step is to come together and talk about the core issues when you are not...
14 Sep Your Best Friend
Your Best FriendI've recently been reading John Gottman's 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work. (book review coming soon). I've read a lot his professional writings and have been wanting to read his self help book. Unlike the vast majority of self help books, Gottman's book is...
20 Aug The Problem with Problems
The Problem with ProblemsMoney ----> there's none left or you see the receipt from a shopping tripGoing on Dates -----> its Saturday night and you still at homeDivision of Work -----> Wife's had a hard day with the kids and husband comes home and needs...
15 Aug Presidential Politics and Couples Quarrels
Presidential Politics and Couples QuarrelsWhen you hear a news clip of the Presidential candidates, mostly likely they are talking how the other guy has it wrong, did it wrong in the past, is being dishonest, doesn't know what he is talking about or what the American people...
09 Aug Habits of Healthy Couples
Habits of Healthy CouplesRelationships take proactive effort to remain strong. Here is list of a few habits that help keep a couple's connection alive and well. These ideas are taken from Hold Me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson, the co-creator of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Holding,...
07 Aug Roots
RootsTo forget one's ancestors is to be a brook without a source,a tree without a root. -Chinese proverbMy paternal grandmother wrote a family history and included this proverb at the end. She believed that it was...