Have you ever had times of wondering if you and your partner have somehow “lost the magic”? If so, Valentine’s Day may not help. The hype surrounding Valentine’s Day highlights the kind of romance typical of the early days of a relationship — but not so much the longer term haul. You may be . . . → Read More: Where did the magic go?
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Something to think about “Even after all this time, The sun never says to the earth, ‘You owe me.’ Look what happens with A love like that. It lights the whole sky.” –Hafiz of Persia Reflection I live at the foot of Mt. Seymour in North Vancouver. Just minutes out my front . . . → Read More: A love like that  Comments are closed  Couples, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day  committed relationships, couples, love, loving relationships A new meaning for this special day Valentine’s Day for me is inextricably linked to the birth of my daughter. I went into labour February 14, 1989 while watching an episode of Thirtysomething and eating take-out pasta. That was the most Valentine’s Day excitement I could handle in my very pregnant state. As we . . . → Read More: Celebrate the people you love Summer is finally here! Beauty is everywhere and I hope you’re finding opportunities to play in the sun. If you want to set yourself up for a satisfying summer vacation, read on for a personal tip that has served me in my relationship for years. Not every vacation is equal. —Shawn Anchor When vacations . . . → Read More: My best tip for a great vacation Be present & enjoy your moments. Life is precious & control is a huge illusion. — Linda Aris In honour This Valentine’s Day I want to honour my dear friend, Linda Aris, and her partner, Hayward. Linda died on January 19th after a two and a half year journey with brain cancer. Linda was . . . → Read More: Love when the rubber meets the road Comments are closed inspiring story of love committed couples, loving relationships, loving when it's hard Often we have private conversations with ourselves about what others should and should not do. But we never make overt and open requests of these people. Subsequently, when they don’t do what we expect, we’re disappointed, resentful and angry. –Matthew Budd & Larry Rothstein The art of making effective requests We all need to enlist . . . → Read More: Reduce your frustration by making powerful requests Comments are closed Uncategorized couple communication, loving relationships, marriage, relationship advice, relationship coaching “Relationship skills do not come with genes, they come with practice.” — Harville Hendrix THE THREE C’S THAT COST YOU LOVE AND KILL ROMANCE In my work with clients and in my own relationships, I’ve seen over and over again the destructive power of these three behaviours: 1) Criticizing 2) Comparing and 3) Capitulating These . . . → Read More: 3 Obstacles to Love & How to Transform Them Comments are closed Uncategorized love, loving relationships, marriage, obstacles to love, relationship advice, relationship coaching 
I’ve been a student of relationships – and what makes them tick – for most of my life. As the youngest of four children, I grew up avidly observing my older siblings – studying the most effective strategies for navigating the teen years with my parents. My goal was to achieve the optimum freedom with . . . → Read More: Love, wisdom and inspiration 7 comments - (Comments are closed) Uncategorized communication, loving relationships, personal growth, relationship advice, relationship coaching, relationship tips, spiritual growth |
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