There are times in a relationship when it feels like you are in the depths of winter. It feels like a struggle and it feels like it is never going to end. It could be challenges with a difficult job or a health issue. Or perhaps you are struggling with parenting your children or you […]
How to Talk to Your Mate When They are Hyper-Defensive
This month’s Ask Coach Kathy talks about talking to a partner when they are hyper-defensive. My partner gets hyper-defensive whenever I express my disappointment about something. I feel like what starts out as my feeling on a situation turns into a monologue as to why my mate was justified. How do I deal with this? […]
Ruminate and Then Communicate
There is a certain dynamic that can happen in a relationship. It’s when you are talking about a complicated topic with your mate. You may find that you need to separate from him/her and take some time to process the conversation. This episode of Coach Kathy’s Clips discusses how important it is that once you have […]
The 9 Departments of Your Relationship
Romance can mean different things for different people. This month’s positive point with a client occurred as we were working on their department of romance. Over the years, I’ve mentioned how I work with a couple on the 9 departments in their relationship. Here’s a review of the list of 9 departments: Communication Romance Fun […]
How to Navigate Thanksgiving With Your Family During a Pandemic
This month’s Ask Coach Kathy discusses how to have an attitude of gratitude for this very different-looking Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I’m really bummed that it’s only going to be me and my husband at the table. We usually have a houseful of 15 people. I’m not feeling very grateful. Any […]
