Reframe Not Freeze Frame
There are times when communication is at a freeze frame when it could be reframed. You know when you watch those lawyer shows and they say that they are reframing
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Take Care of Yourself
That. A friend recently said this to me and I realized that I was not. There are consequences for not taking care of ourselves. I could flood you with evidence
Quality Time
What does quality time look like for you and your partner? It could mean snuggling up on the couch with a good movie and some popcorn or going two-stepping. Whatever
Jumping to Conclusions
So jumping to conclusions involves interpreting a situation with little or no evidence. Arguments between couples may start with this very problem. How often do we think that we hear
No More Shoulds
Do you ever say this to yourself? Do you use this word with your partner? Most of us do at least from time to time. Saying that we should or
So Happy Together
What are your favorite things to do together as a couple? Sometimes couples can get stuck in doing the same things together all of the time. To bring spice into
Always and Never
“Part of that merry-go-round almost inevitably includes those ALWAYS, NEVER AND EVERYTHING words. Think about that. How does it serve you or your partner to say these words? Are they
Affirmations
So often in a long term relationship couples can forget and take for granted the person that is their help mate and partner. Affirmations help to keep that love alive.
Grounding
When couples get into arguments in their relationship this brings so much tension for the couple. I have written about time out for each other when those disagreements become too