Where do you see yourself in 5 years? The answer to that question has shocked several of my pre-marital clients. Only once has a couple answered similarly, but this question is so very important. Love is blind, but living isn’t. Being in love does not mean that you both know the direction in which you …
Chances are, if money is a negative stress factor in your partnership, you have not had good discussions on money. Remember, your partnership is about compromise. You may want to spend the money one way while your partner wants to spend it another way. Compromise by either spending half the money one way and saving …
Parents lives are busier than they ever were before and juggling a career and family is not easy. But being present to your children is vitally important. “Being present” simply means that you are engaging with your children and actively listening to what they are saying without distraction. It’s not an easy task; you may …
Get couples coaching. Therapy deals with the past, but coaching works with the future. One way to feel closer than ever with your partner is to work toward a shared future, and a couples coach can help you on your way. And it is very important to continue to work on bonding with your partner. …
Introverts that have recently found themselves single have special concerns. Normally. we like being alone with our thoughts for stretches of time. But that can get old even for us at times, can’t it? And, since introverts generally have fewer friends with deeper relationships, there is a chance that your friends were also your partner’s …
Saying sorry is a sign of maturity. If you are with a person that never says they are sorry, it could be a sign they are immature. And that can hurt a relationship. A person who never says sorry will sometimes ignore attempts to communicate with the other person and distance themselves. Then, after some …
Every parent wants their children to be successful, and we have a tendency to help, even financially, a bit too much. As children become adults, they need to learn how to be financially independent. That starts with communication. Sit your child down and open your books to them. They will probably be surprised at how …
*Help me: This sounds weird, but men are natural fixers. They want to help, so don’t be afraid to ask for it. And when you ask for help you are telling him you trust him to fix whatever is wrong. *You were great last night: Even the most confident man wonders how he is in …
It is a fact that people who live near nature are happier, except those that are not. It comes down to whether you are an introvert or extrovert. Introverts are more comfortable in quiet surroundings and prefer to be closer to nature. If you are an introvert and live in an apartment in the city, …
* No give and take: It’s common to want to give of yourself to the person you love, but be mindful of whether the other person is doing the same thing. If you are giving all the time, and they are taking all the time, you will soon start to resent your partner. *The talker: …