If you’ve been following my blog for anytime now, you have found a few themes run through my posts. I am so excited to show you how Cookie Monster demonstrates one of these themes, namely, that of mindfulness. Can you believe Cookie Monster teaches skills for your best relationship? Mindfulness is the art of being […]
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What’s the difference between therapy and coaching, and which will help my relationship?
This is a bit of a dicey question, as the differences between two psychotherapists (which we will also call “therapists” in this post) or two coaches may be greater than the difference between a coach and a therapist, depending on who they are. Hopefully no two coaches or therapists are alike, and if they are, […]
Two steps forward one step back: What to do with relationship setbacks
You and your partner have been through difficult times. Perhaps at one point you were on the verge of a break. But you hunkered down and made improvements to your relationship, and life suddenly got lighter and easier. Sweet relief. You likely enjoyed a period of time in which things seemed to be going better, […]
The courage to connect: Do you have it?
To be able to completely connect to another is perhaps the most fulfilling thing we can do as humans. We begin life connected and if we’re lucky, we end it that way too. To fully connect to a partner, however, is no easy feat. We see staggering divorce rates and an epidemic of depression and […]
Why your partner might hate your passionate hobby, and what to do about it
Do you have a passionate hobby or something of the sort that your partner just can’t seem to get behind you on? Whether it’s your career, a hobby, or a friend that you just plain adore, your partner might loathe something that is close to your heart. Gentlemen, perhaps football? Why do you think this […]
What does 4th of July have to do with it? Independence and your relationship
Today we’ll be discussing independence and your relationship, and how the 4th of July and what it represents probably has a greater influence on your relationship than you may realize. First off, Happy 4th of July. It’s officially summer and this year it’s an extra long weekend for many of us (a whole week off […]