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I find myself unable to write about the personal realm of relationships without first acknowledging this global back-drop of events that we are all living. So much is going on in our world! Like you, I have been intensely reflecting on all that this time of Covid-19 has revealed in our world – the sacrifices, . . . → Read More: Keep your relationship resentment-free No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. — Eleanor RooseveltThe challenge of owning our feelings As human beings, we have a tendency to blame others for our feelings when their behavior triggers our deep emotions. “You make me so mad when you….” “You make me feel guilty when you…” “You hurt my . . . → Read More: How to reduce reactivity & blame What people really need is a good listening to. -Mary Lou Casey A good alternative to nagging I was recently reminded of how beneficial a weekly “check-in and alignment meeting” with your partner can be. During a coaching session, my client expressed a concern that she was nagging her husband. This was having a negative . . . → Read More: The little meeting with your partner that can make a big difference  Comments are closed  communication, relationship skills  couple communication, couples, listen to your partner, listen to your spouse, marriage I recently wrote an article entitled Why it’s OK to say NO and 3 tips for doing it gracefully. Check it out. The more I deal with people who struggle to maintain and enforce their boundaries around their own time and energy, the more I have come to appreciate that we MUST be able to . . . → Read More: The art of saying NO |
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