Better Relationships in Weeks Not Years
Establishing realistic expectations for your relationships is absolutely crucial to their long-term success. But here’s the thing, how do you know whether your expectations in relationships are realistic? Let’s go through several key factors to help you understand and answer this question for yourself. You Tend to Get What You Expect Throughout our podcast and […]
We love the term “power couple.” I’m hoping you can feel my sarcasm through these words. Ha! Look the term power couple is one that we commonly throw around to describe two people who seem accomplished, influential, and successful. Both within their relationship as well as outside of it. But in reality, many power couples […]
You’ve been married or together for years, maybe even decades. It’s natural to be asking the question, “How do we rekindle the love and passion we once had?” As my dad would say, let’s not beat around the bush. Let’s get straight into this one with 10 ways to rekindle love and passion within your […]
It’s been months, maybe even years. You’re in a new relationship… and yet… You keep thinking about your ex! WHY? Well, there are a number of reasons for this and it doesn’t necessarily mean your new relationship is doomed. Let’s talk about some of the common reasons why you’re still hung up thinking about an […]
It was back in college when I read “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” where author Stephen R. Covey introduced the concept of the “emotional bank account.” It was a brilliant metaphor. Imagine your relationship is like a bank account where deposits and withdrawals shape its balance. Just as we strive to accumulate wealth, […]
What is the purpose of marriage? Is it to find your “soul mate” or your “other half?” Is it to find fulfillment or to “make you happy?” We all have different ideas when it comes to the purpose of marriage, in this article we wanted to share some of our thoughts with you. First, why […]
If you’ve been in couples therapy for any extended period of time, you’ve no doubt asked yourself the question, “Does couples therapy ACTUALLY WORK!?” You know the feeling right? You’re in session. You share your concerns and frustrations about the relationship. Your partner shares their concerns and frustrations about the relationship. Then the both of […]
You’re in a relationship, and yet you’re jealous of other couples. Why is that? Why do we get stuck sometimes thinking that the grass is greener on the other side? In truth, as Neil Barringham said “The grass is greener where you water it” and on that subject, we already wrote an article titled 7 […]
Being triggered sucks, period! But the trigger itself is actually a highly effective road sign that’s directing you to areas of trauma that still need healing. If you’re asking… “How do I stop being triggered?” The short answer would be to resolve your underlying wound that’s creating the sensitivity to the trigger. Once that pain […]
Relationships are a lot like gardens – they require consistent care and attention in order to thrive. In the same way, we admire a beautiful garden just like we admire beautiful relationships, often while being ignorant or oblivious to the work that it took to create it. Just like that beautiful garden, it’s easy to see […]