My sister came up with a game we used to play in restaurants when we were in those hormone filled pubescent years: Married or Single? It was a guessing game involving couples at nearby tables – far enough away to be able to view them, but not see wedding rings. … Read More
Leaving the Scene
We know how important it is to never leave the scene of an accident. We are to stay and assist if possible, but certainly to give the required information to those involved. So it is with disagreements or arguments we may have with our spouse or life partner. It’s not … Read More
Love life or real life?
One can only hope so. As couples face the busyness of life, with its challenges and struggles, so often they fail to make time for intimacy with each other. I hear, well, our schedules just don’t provide the opportunity for it as much as they used to. Or, I’m not … Read More
31 days from an affair?
It’s been said that every marital relationship is only 31 days from some sort of an affair. With all of the outside influences that attempt to attack marriages, this stat is possibly very true. Whether it’s an old fling that contacts a party after 25 years or someone new in … Read More
Face Value
In life, many people take others for face value. That is until they begin to live with them. Then it’s almost like the floodgates open and what was once this sweet, compassionate, loving and endearing individual has turned into a wildly raging person without any consideration for the “one they … Read More
Book Giveaway: Love Lab Strategies for Your Relationship
** CONTEST CLOSED** If you are in a relationship this book is for you. This book will help you take your relationship from adequate to exceptional. If you are not in a relationship right now, enter anyway! It is a great one to give as a gift or to start … Read More
Praise Loudly
Let the loudest thing that your partner hears from you be praise. It’s easy to let the things that we love about our partners go unsaid or assumed. We have a tendency to voice concerns or criticism and forget to sing praise. So make a conscious effort, every time you … Read More
The “F” word
Finances that is….Start marriage with an agreed upon financial plan you can both stick with and save yourself many future arguments. Finances are one of the top issues couples argue about so having a pre-determined plan will help you navigate difficult financial decisions that often turn into power struggles. No … Read More
Kids first?
Contrary to popular belief about marriage, it is better to put your spouse first and your children second. The whole family will be happier because the order of the family is known and consistent. Put your spouse first by making time for daily talks, cuddles, and occasional date nights consistently … Read More
The Eggplant
Do you ever find yourself with that sinking feeling when you know you are going to have to address a particular topic for the 17th time with your partner? How do you bring it up? I often suggest to my clients to give it a code name…and the more playful … Read More
