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 […]
Divorce Still Means a Relationship to Maintain
Even though you may not be married to your former spouse anymore, you will still need to communicate with one another when there are children. Most of the time as a relationship coach, I work with couples to help them regain a connection and keep it, emotionally and physically. sometimes, however, couples come to see me who […]
Schedule Time for Your Relationship
Yes, in our busy world, scheduling time for your relationship may be necessary! This month’s positive point in my work with a couple came when the couple realized that one of the tools I gave them from the “tool bag” of 35 tools they are given was indispensable to them. The tool to which I’m […]
Respecting your Mate in Conversation
This month’s Ask Coach Kathy question is about talking over your mate in a conversation and what you can do about it. My husband is a chatterer, story-teller, and an all-around talker. I love that he is like this, however, sometimes he is oblivious to the fact that I am talking and he cuts me […]
