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 […]
How to Set an Example When Creating Boundaries With a Partner’s Parent
Do you ever run into a boundary issue with your in-laws? This month’s positive point with a client occurred when my client learned to set boundaries with her mother-in-law, thereby setting an example for her husband to set boundaries with his mother. This particular client originally was trying to convince her husband not to cave […]
How to improve the sexual intimacy with your partner
This month’s Ask Coach Kathy discusses sexual intimacy and taking the pressure off yourselves. I am seventy-two and my husband is seventy-five. We have always had a very active sex life, but now it seems as though our relationship is reduced to nonsexual physical affection, things like hugging, holding hands, and little kisses now and […]
Negative communication you learned from your parents
This month’s positive point with a couple occurred when each person became aware that he/she had developed a negative communication habit (yelling and condescension) from a parent. Up until receiving coaching, they were unknowingly giving themselves a “free pass” on using the habit because “Well, I learned it from my parent”. Parents teach us lots […]
Should You Resolve an Argument Before Going to Bed
This month’s Ask Coach Kathy discusses whether you should stay up to resolve an issue or if it’s ok to go to bed angry. Sometimes my husband and I will have a disagreement later in the evening. He insists we stay up and resolve the issue. I am often exhausted and become more argumentative. We […]
