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Maybe you have seen the commercial where a couple is out for a romantic dinner yet all the while the male is checking a game while conversation is taking place with his partner.  Sadly, the commercial makes light of something all too common in relationships – instead of being intentional in listening to another, we [...]

Have you ever felt the need to keep something from a partner to prevent them from feeling hurt or disappointed? There are times in many relationships when the idea arises that not hurting the other’s feelings is more important than being honest. However, as is often seen with couples, this isn’t really the best policy. [...]

Three more tips to help open the lines of communication with teenagers. Request your teenager’s opinion.  I know this sounds dangerous, but often parents can be stubborn or controlling and issue an ultimatum or make a demand rather than actually listening to their teenager. Often it is easier to focus on past mistakes versus focusing [...]

If you have ever wished for a child’s tantrum to stop then this information could be helpful for you. New research is showing that children’s tantrums have a pattern to them, meaning most children’s tantrums start and end in similar ways. Why is this important for you to know in getting a child’s tantrums to [...]

Does it mean “I passionately love you and can’t live without you” Does it mean “I accept you for whom you are and can live with that.” Does it mean that “up to now you haven’t disappointed me, so keep up the good work?” We so often have different meanings for the same phrase. The [...]

As parents, there are some ways to help facilitate good communication with your teenagers.  I am suggesting three. When you have something in particular that you want to talk about, limit the time and stick to the subject.  We’ve all been involved in conversations where the other person monopolizes the entire conversation for unlimited time.  [...]

The Bond of Sexual Intimacy: How do partners openly share this bond that means so much to a relationship? Communicating from the beginning, as to what is and what is not acceptable to each is a good start. When one is able to share their feelings about this very important matter, the rest of the [...]

Alexander Graham Bell, that is. Remember him? He was the one who thought it a great idea that people should communicate with one another by long distance. Do you think he ever thought about how the phone is used today? Now we are able to dialogue around the world with the same concept that he [...]

John can’t stop worrying. He’s lost his job and his retirement savings has taken a financial hit. His mortgage rates are increasing and he doesn’t think he’ll be able to make this month’s payment. He has two children and a wife who are relying on him. He’s supposed to be the breadwinner, the man of [...]

Wish you could know if your relationship or marriage would be happily ever after or end in heartache. Well, research by John Gottman, PhD on couple relationships has come a long way and has found 4 negative interactions that if allowed to run wild in your relationship will likely destroy the relationship. Here are the [...]