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 […]
How to Embrace a ‘Staycation’ This Summer
Since we’re not able to enjoy our usual activities and trips this summer, this month’s Ask Coach Kathy provides ideas to embrace a ‘Staycation’. I am sooo bored at home this summer. We miss dining out at all of our favorite restaurants. What can a couple do while in their home to keep life interesting? […]
Understanding That You Can’t Understand How Someone Feels
“Oh I understand exactly how you feel.“ Has anyone ever told you that after you’ve shared something? Although this is a well-intentioned phrase, it does not help the situation and frankly, is not the best thing to say to someone. This episode of Coach Kathy’s Clips discusses an example of a couple’s coaching session when […]
Handling the Disappointment of Canceled Summer Trips
With summer trips and travel plans canceled due to COVID-19, this month’s Ask Coach Kathy provides a tip for handling the disappointment. I am so bummed. My husband and I had a few trips planned for this summer and all are cancelled. How do you handle the disappointment of this happening? We feel like we […]
Breaking Patterns of Handling Conflict
This month’s positive point shares how a couple broke a pattern of handling conflict. With the ongoing isolation due to COVID-19, they had a pattern of handling conflict that was making them feel bad about their relationship. They shared with me how proud they were of themselves for using the communication tools they learned by […]
