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 […]
A Couple’s Solutions to Drinking Less During COVID-19
This month’s positive point with a couple has to do with the affect the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order has had on them. They shared with me that because they have been isolated in their home for so long, they’ve noticed their consumption of alcohol has gone up. This was a concern for both of them. So, […]
Expect and Embrace Change in Your Relationship
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 […]
