Use Conflict as a Springboard
Conflict in a relationship is virtually inevitable. In itself, conflict isn’t a problem; how it’s handled, however, can bring people together or tear them apart. Poor communication skills,...
View ArticleCouples at War: Keeping a relationship fresh
Just recently, I have been dealing with many “couples at war”. One theme that runs through of the issues presented is the tendency to build something “large” from something “small”. Sometimes this...
View ArticleUse Conflict to better your Relationship
Conflict in a relationship is virtually inevitable. In itself, conflict isn’t a problem; how it’s handled, however, can bring people together or tear them apart. Poor communication skills,...
View ArticleLet’s look at Depression and Procrastination
Procrastination can be defined as that invisible wall in front of you, stopping you moving on and using effective methods for beating depressive thinking. Incredibly, in 2010, the APA, in its annual...
View ArticleOur happiness is determined by the choices WE make!
I always remember the quote ” Life is about the choices you make. If you want a better life, make different choices”. This very true quote is often lost on people who blame their circumstances,...
View ArticleEffective Communication is a Habit!
I am an avid reader of the late Stephen Covey’s body of work and especially the undeniable best ever self-help book ever written “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. If I recommend books to...
View ArticleFacing those difficult tasks.
We all do it. We convince ourselves that filing our tax return or planning that career move can wait until tomorrow or next week or next month. We bury our heads in the sand waiting for the right time,...
View ArticleWhat does your Couple Type say about your Relationship?
Do you find yourself taking on a certain role in every relationship you are in? The truth is most of us take on set roles in our relationships whether we realize it or not. Although we like to think...
View ArticlePodcast: Can Conflict help a Relationship?
Conflict in a relationship is virtually inevitable. In itself, conflict isn’t a problem; how it’s handled, however, can bring people together or tear them apart. Poor communication skills,...
View ArticleMy New Book..Available soon: Our Quest for Happily Ever After
Humans are the most interesting of species. We have the ability to determine our future, analyze the past, and make conscious decisions based on sensory input. The study of human behavior is wide and...
View ArticleBook Excerpt: Conflict And The Window Of Opportunity
I generally have many quarreling couples amongst my clients. You might say some couples are just like that. We all know some that seem to thrive on the tension that exists between them. From my point...
View ArticleHandle Conflict Effectively If You Want Your Relationship To Thrive
Conflict in a relationship is inevitable. In itself, conflict is not a problem; how it is handled, however, can bring people together or tear them apart. Poor communication skills, disagreements and...
View ArticleConflict: Problem Solving Rather Than Accusation
When problems arise in a relationship, couples are often told they need to “communicate” – or talk to each other. If a couple is in crisis, my feeling is that they need to talk more and not less....
View ArticleThe Health Of Your Relationship Can Be Judged By The Way You Fight
“Lets not forget it’s you and me vs. problem. Not you vs. me” -Unknown If you have been in a relationship that has lasted longer than a few months, you will know that conflict and argument are going to...
View ArticleStop The Rage In Your Relationship
It is a fact to be taken for granted that couples argue and conflict will be a feature in their relationship. Conflict in itself is not bad and in fact it can improve a relationship if the couple...
View ArticleHow Conflict Can Better Your Relationship
Conflict in a relationship is inevitable. In itself, conflict is not a problem; how it is handled, however, can bring people together or tear them apart. Poor communication skills, disagreements and...
View ArticleHaving Trouble With Conflict Management And Resolution; Set Rules
Many good relationships can be tarnished by conflict. Conflict is truly inevitable when two people come together and the ability to manage it and find solutions will go a long way to predicting how...
View ArticleFacing Those Difficult Tasks…
We all do it. We convince ourselves that filing our tax return or planning that career move can wait until tomorrow or next week or next month. We bury our heads in the…
View ArticleBook Excerpt: Conflict And The Window Of Opportunity
I generally have many quarrelling couples amongst my clients. You might say some couples are just like that. We all know some that seem to thrive on the tension that…
View ArticleConflict: Problem Solving Rather Than Accusation
When problems arise in a relationship, couples are often told they need to “communicate” – or talk to each other. If a couple is in crisis, my feeling is that…
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