My talk on WKYC Channel 3’s morning show discusses the four seasons in a relationship and how each phase is unique. This past month, I was invited to appear on WKYC Channel 3’s morning show called Live on Lakeside to talk about the four seasons in a relationship. You can watch the full episode by […]
Assertiveness versus Aggressiveness in Relationships
There are times in a relationship where it is necessary and useful to be assertive. There are no times in a relationship where it is necessary and useful to be aggressive. Although there is a big difference between being assertive and aggressive, there can be a fine line that separates them. You want to be […]
Dealing With a Critical Mother-in-Law
This month’s Ask Coach Kathy discusses how to positively deal with a critical mother-in-law. My mother-in-law went with our family on a vacation this summer. Our kids are 9-years-old and 11-years-old. She criticized me several times on my decision to let our children stay up until 11:00 a couple of times during our trip. She […]
Relationships: Spending Real Time With Your Mate
This month’s positive point is about the importance of spending real, quality time with your mate. I know each month I usually describe a positive point in the work I do with a couple/client. The only difference is that the couple this month is not a client – it is me and my husband! So, […]
How to Nip Things in the Bud When Conflict Arises in a Relationship
This month on Coach Kathy’s Clips we’re talking about nipping things in the bud when conflict arises. Recently I was asked what the biggest contributing factor is to a long-lasting relationship. My answer was; learning how to nip things in the bud when a conflict comes up. Rather than ignoring the feeling or stuffing it […]
