Harnessing the power of partnership. In your relationship with your mate, I guess you’ve had to deal with one or more crises. If you live in the Cleveland area, you are familiar with the major storms that ripped through our communities a few weeks ago. My husband and I lost power for 3 1/2 days […]
Effective Calendar Communication: Avoid Partner Scheduling Mistakes
Have you ever been in a situation with your mate where one of you scheduled something on the calendar, but forgot to tell him or her until the last minute? If so, how did that work out for you? My guess is not so well. I know I’ve done this, and it created tension and […]
Managing Grandparent Duties: Balancing Care & Personal Well-being
My husband and I have a 2-year-old granddaughter who we watch 4 days a week. We love her dearly, but I am completely wiped out by the end of the week, so much so that I don’t enjoy the weekend. It doesn’t seem to bother my husband, but this is unsustainable for me. I don’t […]
Mastering the Couple Travel Experience: Key Tips & Insights
Discover valuable insights for couples traveling together. The month of June is filled with weddings and anniversaries. In this episode of Coach Kathy’s Clips, Coach Kathy emphasizes two crucial moments during a trip: the beginning and the end. Travelers need to be mindful of their behavior as they prepare for the trip and when they […]
Overcoming Interruptions and Embracing the Power of the Pause in Relationships
Are interruptions interfering with your relationship? This month’s debut article of Can You Relate? Is about being in a relationship in which you, your mate, or both of you have the habit of interrupting the other person or each other. If you look at your relationship as having a life force of its own, which […]
