The sentimental value is what counts. Valentine’s Day is my wife’s favorite holiday. I try each year to do something special, but I’m not all that creative. Do you have any advice? First of all, the fact you acknowledge the sentiment of Valentine’s Day at all is the most important step. Whether your acknowledgment is […]
Practicing Patience When Making Decisions with Your Mate
Not everyone makes decisions the same way. This month’s positive point in working with a couple happened when a woman’s partner surprised her by purchasing a household item she had wanted and for which she had been asking. She heard, “No” several times before the “No” turned into a “Yes.” The “Yes” was a game-changer […]
Use this Unique Gift to Celebrate your Anniversary
Be creative in showing your love for your partner. Although many times my work with couples involves helping them work as a team to handle a problem, sometimes it involves teaching one or the other or both to be creative in their love for one another. For example, I recently was asked by a client […]
Taking the Initiative On Valentine’s Day
This month’s Ask Coach Kathy talks about taking the initiative to show you care. I go through this every year the week before Valentine’s Day … I feel immobilized. I never know what to do for my wife. I’ve never been very romantic and I’m so afraid whatever I do won’t be right, so I […]
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 […]
