Blending families not only create challenges that are unique, but are quite overwhelming. Consider these comments, for example: “I had hoped to win my stepchild’s affection and approval with lots of love and attention. But after many years I still have not...
We have relationships in all areas of our lives. With ourselves, with loved ones, with family (whether they are good or not), work colleagues, friends. etc. What drives these relationships are connection and communication. Done poorly, these relationships become...
Does it sometimes feel like your spouse is from another planet? That the two of you speak totally different languages? That’s actually not so far from the truth.People of all genders do have different ways of communicating. To remedy communication problems, those...
A codependent relationship is defined as dependency on the approval of another person for your self-worth and identity. The behavior pattern of a person in a codependent relationship leads them to ignore their own needs, wants, and desires in a relationship, at times...
Has your relationship between you and your partner become stale and routine? Does it feel like you have a friendly (or not so friendly) roommate? It’s time to do something about it right now! Some common signs that things have gone stale: feeling lonely inside your...
Previously, I focused on the part of communication involving listening. The focus of this article is “How to Speak So that You are Heard” with some tips to improve your communication in all your relationships. Just by changing how you communicate- your approach,...
