You’ve probably heard the expression, “The only thing in life that is for sure is change.” That saying applies, especially in relationships. I don’t mean that a person will necessarily change from one relationship to another, although that certainly can happen. What I mean is that within the context of a long-term or lifelong relationship, […]
How Bringing Your Work Skill Set Home Affects Your Relationship
This month on Coach Kathy’s Clips, I discuss how bringing your work skill set and behavior home can affect your relationship. Are you bringing your work skill set home, thinking it will plug in to your relationship? There’s a big difference between your skill set on the job, and your relationship skill set. For instance, […]
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 […]
Breaking Negative Habits Before Marriage
This month’s positive point happened with a couple who were proactive in breaking negative habits before marriage. They are getting married in July, and want to learn as much as they can to strengthen their relationship before they walk down the aisle. They came into my office bubbling with enthusiasm! They have been in relationship […]
Are You Feeling Smothered by Your Spouse?
This month’s positive point with a couple came when one mate expressed feeling smothered by the other. The realization from the mate who was hovering, that he needed to give his partner space, was a huge shift for this couple’s relationship. Resentment had built up in her over several months, but she hadn’t expressed that until […]
