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From Judgmental to Fundamental
A judgmental partner can fatally damage a relationship. However, what may not be evident to the couples involved is that a tendency towards judgment is deeply rooted in childhood. This root cause of the judgmental behavior needs to be examined and corrected for the...
Breaking Out Of Bad Patterns & Creating Healthier Habits
Relationships are your most valued resource. There are tremendous benefits to developing your capacity and skills to enjoy flourishing relationships. Research indicates that people with positive, life-enhancing relationships: Stay healthier Have more fun Are better...
You CAN Understand Your Teen: 5 Communication Techniques to Use Today
Today's teens are stressed. It doesn't matter if they come from privileged environments or harsh deprivation – an adolescent's world is confusing, and often filled with mixed messages about what is "proper" behavior and what is out of bounds. And then there are...
The Los Gatos Lottery
The week of June 15th, 2021, was the time when California state officials were pulling lottery tickets to see who won for getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Some tickets were for $50,000 and a few lucky winners would receive over one million. Being an optimist, I spent a...
Tools to Bust Procrastination
Procrastination your time has come, If it's on the list we get it done, No matter my mood, I've made up my mind feeling accomplished is sublime. Break steps down into doable parts, It doesn't matter how you feel, it's important you start Trust you can do way more than...
Take a Time-Out to Improve Your Relationship
Disagreements often pose challenges in relationships. Many partners and spouses often avoid expressing their true thoughts and feelings during a disagreement because they don't want to engage in a conflict. This "conflict avoidance" is very common, and it often...
A Gift for the Year – Nurturing Yourself to Nurture Your Marriage
Every year, millions of people make New Year's resolutions. They resolve to lose weight, quit smoking, quit drinking, earn more money, exercise regularly, or spend more time with their families. Unfortunately, these resolutions are often forgotten by February. This...
Effective Communication: Relationship Skills for Improved Intimacy
Summary In this article you will learn how to develop communication skills that can help create amazing relationships. We'll discuss the meaning of communication, and we'll look at six important skills that contribute to the art of effective communication, which can...
How to Manage Passive-Aggressive Behavior in Your Marriage
Do you feel the need to get even with your spouse? Do you hold back your feelings and just sit on them when you're upset? Do people get angry at you, and you don't always know why? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be struggling with...
The Benefits of Couples Counseling
Do your partner and you want to develop the skills to create Relationship Joy, Excitement, Playfulness and Passion. I can teach and work with you to: Discover the patterns that are getting in your way; Learn your part in relationship dysfunction to facilitate growth;...