I was recently a guest on Good Company, WKYC’s morning show. In light of the freezing weather Cleveland had over the holidays, I was asked to talk about whether the winter hibernation period brings relationships closer or creates a “freeze-out” between mates. Click HERE to listen to the points I made on the show. If […]
How to Be Vulnerable with Your Mate
The more we express our feelings the easier it is to be more vulnerable with our partners. This month’s positive point with a client happened when I had a couple of solo sessions with someone who wanted to learn how to express himself and be more vulnerable with his girlfriend. When working with both of […]
Using the 35 Relationship Tools to Move Your Relationship Forward
Creating a resource as a couple can help with the tools you learn. This month’s positive point in my work with a client happened when this couple and I were winding up our work together. On the last session, I always provide a list of the tools they learned during coaching. This couple did me […]
Bringing Gratitude Into Your Life
Having a grateful heart is a wonderful thing. We sometimes have to work to stay positive because it is really easy for our brains to go to the negative. If you are not practicing gratitude on a daily basis now is the time to ramp that up and look at your partner through a different […]
How to Speak Up When You Feel Like a Doormat in Your Relationship
I believe one of the reasons my wife fell in love with me 25 years ago is because I am a very chill guy who is accommodating to her wants and needs. Most of the time I’ll go along with my wife’s ideas. Lately, though, I’m feeling a little taken advantage of by her. When […]