Often, when I work with a couple, I hear the complaint, “We have different communication styles.” I understand why having different communication styles can be seen as a negative rather than a positive, because many times opposite communication styles can clash and cause conflict. Not fun. Frankly, most partners walking the planet have different communication […]
How to Communicate Effectively About an Important Issue
This month’s Ask Coach Kathy discusses how to communicate effectively about an important issue in relationship. When I’m with my fiancé in front of other people, I notice that when he refers to me, he says, “she” rather than my name. When he does this, I feel discarded and almost like I’m not there. How […]
Parenting as a Team During the Summer
This month on Coach Kathy’s Clips, I discuss how parenting requires teamwork during the summer. During the summer months, ground rules, curfews and routines with the children relax, and the focus is on fun. But it’s important to work together as a parenting team during this time. Communication between you is needed so that you […]
Successful Relationships Are About Progress Rather Than Perfection
This month’s positive point is about a couple who are committed to staying on track in their relationship. This month’s positive point with a couple occurred when they came into my office for a maintenance session. This particular couple comes in every quarter just to make sure they stay on track in their relationship. The positive point […]
Talk in Your Relationship the Non-Conflict Way
This month’s Ask Coach Kathy explains how to turn a negative situation around in a relationship by talking at the right time, and in a non-conflict way. My girlfriend has a bad habit of embarrassing me in front of people. If I make a mistake, she’ll say “Why did you do that?” Or if I […]
