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Monday, May 14th, 2012Ready to turn relationship pain and conflict into a powerful partnership with a nonthreatening, playful approach? Discover how you can enjoy excellent communication and a loving support system, peace and collaboration.
Difficult Conversations During Dating
Monday, August 29th, 2011Dear Dr. Doris, I’m in an uncomfortable situation. I hope there is another way to handle the problem other than personally confronting my date. I met this woman a couple of weeks ago at a party. Things were great until I asked her out to dinner. That’s when I experienced the shock of my life. [...]
Love? . . . or Money?
Monday, August 29th, 2011Here’s the good news: You’re more likely to create a financially successful partner when you’re personally supporting your preferred lifestyle and accepting responsibility for your future security.
Rules of the Road for Effective Communication
Monday, August 15th, 2011Nobody likes conflict, yet the most innocent words or actions can result in an argument, even with the best of intentions. Don’t wait for your next argument- read this article now to learn nine “Rules of the Road” for effective communication and conflict resolution in any relationship that are key to avoiding hitting “The Wall” [...]
The Most Important Relationship Skill…
Monday, August 15th, 2011Is NOT Communication! The single most important relationship skill is not communication, it’s taking ownership. Successful relationships require taking ownership of your “experience.” WHAT IS YOUR “EXPERIENCE?” Your “experience” is what happens inside your body and your mind in response to events. It is composed of your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. Your experience is [...]
How to Double Your Romance…
Monday, August 15th, 2011With One-Way Dates Over time, couples can easily develop routines that become ruts and it seems like romance goes out the window. Does this sound familiar? Partner #1: “What do you want to do?” Partner #2: “I don’t know, what do YOU want to do?” Then they end up doing pretty much the same thing [...]
Ten Dirty Secrets of Happiness
Monday, August 15th, 2011My observation is that we want to be happy, but don’t know how. This problem has been exacerbated by the messages in movies, television, and other influential media, that promote a consumer-oriented, immediate gratification society. We seem to feel entitled to be able to buy and get what we want with little effort on our [...]
Solvable vs. Unsolvable Relationship Problems
Monday, August 15th, 2011Relationship issues can generally be divided into “solvable” and “unsolvable” categories. Solvable relationship problems are generally related to your Needs. The most common relationship needs are Emotional and Functional. Your emotional needs are what you need to feel loved. Your functional needs are what you need for your life to work in a way that [...]
How to be True Partners for Life
Monday, August 15th, 2011What does a fulfilling life partnership look like? How does it work? What makes it successful? Few of us can answer these questions with clarity. Most of us want a fulfilling life partnership and have little idea of how to create one. Even couples in successful long-term relationships have little insight into why they are [...]
14 Compelling Reasons…
Monday, August 15th, 2011To Use a Relationship Coach The coaching relationship is unique and powerful, and really can help you find fulfillment in your life and relationships. Below are some important reasons to use a Relationship Coach, any ONE of which is compelling enough to get your very own coach TODAY. 1. YOU VALUE RELATIONSHIPS HIGHLY You prioritize [...]
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