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How to resolve marriage conflicts when one partner is “too logical” and the other “too emotional”
Jim and Patty’s marriage was in conflict. Jim was a logical, “black and white” kind of thinker while his wife Patty was more sensitive to
Why incompatibility is grounds for a great marriage
If you’re thinking of divorce on the grounds of incompatibility, STOP and think again! Incompatibility is the grounds for a great relationship. Compatibility is actually
How to have the kind of marriage communication that leads to closer connection
Experts cite communication problems as the number one reason marriages fail. But good communication in marriage is not enough, unless that communication leads you to a
What you may not know about the childhood wounds affecting your marriage
When I suggest that a marriage conflict may stem from a childhood wound, some marriage partners protest. “Wounds from childhood? Not me. My parents were
5 things most people don’t know about emotional connection in marriage
We know emotional connection is important in marriage, but why? Here are five powerful benefits of emotional connection with your partner that you may not
Want to live “happily ever after” in your marriage? Here’s something even better!
Peter and Kathy had an amazing marriage breakthrough! But after a few months they found themselves stuck again in the same vicious cycle of blaming
Heal your marriage and you heal the world!
Brent and Jewels Niccum went from being employees in a large corporation to being owners of a multinational company overnight! But despite their success in
Build your dream marriage part 7: Learn to be honest rather than “nice”
Is it possible to be “too nice” in a relationship? Jennifer said, “I always feel like I’m walking on eggshells with my husband, Tom. Often
Build your dream marriage part 6: Rid your relationship of “invisible abuse”
Did you know that most marriage partners regularly abuse each other? And they do it without even realizing it. What?! That’s right. There is an
Build your dream marriage part 5: Break out of the prison of self-absorption
So, you fell madly in love, and you were certain that “this is the one!” Right? But soon after you were married, “romantic love” faded,
Build your dream marriage part 4: Be willing to grow into more of who you really are
Marriage is the best place for you to grow in ways you never would otherwise. It’s where you can, not only discover, but to also
Build your dream marriage part 3: Understand how your childhood affects your relationship
If we are going to build our dream marriage we must understand the effect our childhood has on our relationship. Most couples describe their dream
Build your dream marriage part 2: Turn conflicts into healing and growth opportunities
We’ve been programmed to believe that conflicts in marriage are bad! That’s NOT true!! Conflicts in marriage can bring us to new levels of healing
Build your dream marriage part 1: Reconnect your disconnected relationship
Has your dream marriage turned into a nightmare? Are you facing the new year with a hopeless feeling that nothing in your relationship will change?
Turning marriage conflict into an opportunity for deeper connection
When Dennis and Marsha came to see me, their negativity toward each other was off the charts! Here are some steps they took to turn
Is criticism wrecking your marriage and hurting your children? Here’s what to do!
Here’s how to stop the criticism and begin modeling a healthy marriage for your children. The first step is to… 1. Regulate your own reaction
Dealing with the silent killer of your marriage relationship
Everyone said Stacey and Eric’s relationship was the perfect match. Their story shows how a silent killer called the “Still Face” almost ended their marriage.
Romantic love fades away but romance never has to end!
Romance is a choice we can make every day! As a couple you can influence the way you feel about each other by reconstructing the
Why the best relationship tools to improve your marriage don’t work!
My business is finding marriage tools that work! So why, after so many years, do these tools not work for some people? Well, the answer
How to stop overreacting and start reconnecting in my marriage
When we overreact to something our partner says or does, we kill any chance of connecting with them. The logic goes like this: The connection
How to resolve every single frustration in your marriage
It’s true! You can resolve every single frustration you have in your marriage…if you understand this one important reality: Behind every frustration is a wish.
Don’t settle for an “OK” marriage”! Ask for what you need!
So many couples are staying together in an unhappy marriage. When you ask how they’re doing, they’ll say, “OK”. That’s code for “I’ve settled”. In
How being a good listener can radically improve your marriage
Talking is only one part of the communication process in marriage. Real communication happens when we listen too. Duh? Really? I kind of knew that.
Unleashing the transforming power of gratitude in your marriage
Gratitude will transform your marriage! And here’s a powerful tool that can make that happen! Believe it or not, one drop of negativity pollutes the
How to break the cycle of blaming and defensiveness in your marriage
Is your marriage stuck in a vicious cycle of blaming and defensiveness? Here’s why that happens, and what to do about it. Marriages get stuck
How can I stop being so reactive in my marriage relationship?
Is your marriage relationship being sabotaged by outbursts of anger and overreaction? Does your own reaction drive you to pull away from your partner, causing
The Art of Caring Confrontation
What happens to my marriage if I choose to be “nice” rather than honest? …if I go “silent” rather than confront an issue head on?
What to do when your marriage partner keeps “leaving the relationship”
I’m not talking about moving out. I’m talking about taking seemingly innocent “exits” that rob your relationship. “Exits” are places where you go to get
You won’t solve your marriage problem by talking about the problem! Here’s why
If you find yourself arguing about the same things over and over again you’re probably not focused on what you really need to be talking
Hindsight is 20/20! What I wish I’d known 38 years ago about mutual purpose
Marriage is supposed to be two people becoming one. Right? Two people striving for “mutual purpose” in their life together. But for us it was
How a husband’s destructive anger was transformed into passionate love
“My husband’s destructive anger is wrecking our family! I can’t deal with his abuse any longer!” Tears filled Gina’s eyes as she explained what her
What do I do when my husband is avoiding conflict?
I was that husband avoiding conflict! Here are three powerful insights that helped me stop avoiding conflict, and start engaging in a way that led
Our marriage fights began on the honeymoon! Is there any hope for us?
This was our story! But we learned that with the right skills you can turn a marriage with conflicts into a relationship with a deeper
How can my marriage survive an affair?
Does an affair mean the end of my relationship? Betrayal runs deep. Can I ever recover from this infidelity? Here are five steps that I’ve
What if my husband is unwilling to work on our marriage?
Every marriage needs work. But what happens when a relationship goes flat and one partner is not willing to work on it? Is there hope
Why incompatibility is the basis for a great marriage
Marriage incompatibility can be transformed into an intimate partnership for healing and growth! Ever feel like you’re married to the most incompatible person on the
Need a marriage resurrection? How to go from “flatlined” to “fully-alive”
Wendy and Tom’s relationship was as passionate as it gets. At least it started out that way. When they were dating, they were crazy in
What to do when childhood defenses sabotage your relationship
Couples fight for one fundamental reason: they bring their childhood defenses into their relationship. The way you learned to adapt and survive in childhood can
Feel trapped in a sexless marriage? Here’s how to change that!
What if you could transform your sexless marriage into one where you “make love” all the time? “Not possible, Chuck!” But it IS possible, when
4 warning signs that your marriage is in trouble (and what to do about it)
Perplexed about problems in your marriage? Looking for solutions? “I didn’t know we had marriage troubles, but then, without any warning, she left!” “I felt a
How to stop a relationship conflict dead in its tracks
Are you tired of angry outbursts and walking on eggshells in your relationship? Are conflicts keeping you from the closeness you want? Here is a
Conflict is a sign you married the right person!
Marriage conflict is not only normal, it opens the door to your healing and wholeness! Today’s relationship experts tell us that compatibility with your partner
What if we could see the divorce rate drop to 10% in 10 years?
With 35-40% of all marriages ending in divorce, and only 10% report having a truly fulfilling relationship, is there a way to reverse this dismal
The secret that will reignite passion in your relationship
Has your relationship has lost some of it’s sizzle? Or worse yet, do you feel like the flame in your relationship is about to go