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, […]
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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 […]
It’s not about the dishes…
Do you ever find yourself getting in the same silly fights with your partner over and over again? Whether it’s taking the trash out, doing the laundry in a particular way or washing the dishes, is it always something? Does your blood boil with rage when your partner screws up again? Do you feel […]
What NOT to do when you’re having relationship problems
I could go on and on about what you should or shouldn’t do with your partner when you are having relationship problems. Today I’ll be discussing one critical thing not to do that doesn’t involve your partner when you’re having relationship problems. Spoiler alert: It’s not cheating or going on a bender, though I would […]
3 Ways to Get Your Partner to Open Up
Do you ever feel like when you want to talk about something important, your partner shuts down? Does it feel like pulling teeth sometimes to get a word from him? Do you sometimes wonder if anyone’s even in there? In today’s post, we’ll discuss 3 key things you can do to get him to open […]
The E-Word and Your Relationship
What’s the E-Word? Email? Ecstasy? Engagement? Today I won’t be writing about any of those, but about the other E-Word: Empathy. This blog post was inspired by a video posted on an email listserv that I belong to for Emotionally Focused Therapists, and I thought I would share it with you and discuss the importance […]