Ducking Conflict

Humans are emotional beings, and our emotions can be terrific assets in the right context. Remaining calm in the midst of conflict, therefore, can be unnerving…

The Two Shall Remain Two

Perhaps the biggest mistake couples make is assuming once they get married they are, forevermore, one combined unit. There is no more “I,” there is only “we.” Like conjoined twins, they are…

Is Your Partner Pulling Away?

When we sense our partner distancing from us, we try to pull our partner closer. Of course, this tends to make them want to pull even further away. By trying to make your spouse…

Thank you all…

One of the reasons I love public speaking so much is the opportunity to see in real time the effect…

There’s no “we” in romance

Far too often, it seems like we married folks are facing a choice—pursuing a better “we” or pursuing a better “me.”
One can feel self-suffocating, especially when…

They Can’t Hear You

Like gravity and motion, there are a few natural laws of relationship that simply cannot be denied. One of them is this…

Why you should definitely inhale

Right before you taxi down the runway, flight attendants share a simple message. “In the case of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, oxygen masks will drop from the ceiling compartment.” You know what they’re going to say next, right?

Creating the Relationships You Crave

Let’s face it; when it comes to relationships, we’ve all received some bad training over the years. Divorce. Mean girls. Crazy exes. Narcissistic parents.

Even if you had…

How do you feel…about you?

Do you believe you’re a good parent? Do you see yourself as a good spouse? How about as a leader, or colleague?

It is so easy to cite all the external factors limiting…

The Best Remedy for Anger

Here’s a challenge for today: The next time you feel angry, about anything at all, press…