The beginning of the year is a great time for an assessment of ourselves, our relationships and especially our communication. We all make mistakes or have an interaction with our mate that doesn’t always go well. So, when this happens and you step away, it is the perfect time to do a communication review. This […]
Relationships, Emotions and the Coronavirus in the 2020 Holiday Season
This month’s Ask Coach Kathy discusses how to validate your mate’s emotions as you navigate through the holiday season. My wife and I are disagreeing on Christmas this year. She’s afraid to spend the amount we usually do on gifts for the family because of the uncertainty of the virus. She wants to have a […]
Fun with Maria and Josh Cribbs
Having opposing political views can make living under the same roof difficult. Before the election, I was asked to appear on WOIO Channel 19’s Cribbs in the CLE, hosted by former Cleveland Browns player, Josh Cribbs and his wife, Maria. This adorable, spunky couple wanted me to come on the show and talk about how […]
Political Etiquette – What to Do When Someone You Love Doesn’t Agree with Your Politics
What do you do when the conversation turns to politics and you don’t want to turn on each other? I was honored to answer this question with our NBC affiliate – WKYC Channel 3. Although it may not feel fun to have a conversation with someone about opposite views, especially on politics, I believe it […]
Different Communication Styles in a Relationship
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 […]
