What dysfunction sows!
A client missed the last week in her life because she went out of state to take care of a family matter that her primary family has been tolerating for about 50 years. What I recognized this week is how much damage can be done by not teaching our children about accountability and boundaries. An…
Givers and Receivers
What does it mean to be a gracious generous, grateful giver? Men are about production, a means to an end and very results oriented. Women are about appetite, the process, and very experience oriented. Generalized statements for sure, but lets analyze them. To be in a relationship that works you must be a giver. However,…
Telling the Truth!
Reality and truth travel a very narrow path. What is the truth? It actually is a perception. There is no proof in the universe that anything is a truth. Many things perceived as truths have been disavowed after more is discovered. So in terms of relationship, where is the line between truth and a lie,…
Trouble in Paradise!
What happens when things go crazy in your relationship? Suddenly, probably not out of nowhere, you two are considering separating. WOW! That was never in the plan. Neither of you is happy and you are not communicating well. What should you do to fix the problem? First thing is to recognize that there is a…
What to do when he shuts down?
You are in a romantic relationship. You have had an argument about something. You are angry and he just withdraws and pretends nothing has happened. You are frustrated and want a reaction. You want him to apologize or maybe even just argue with you. Do anything except withdraw. So you continue to nag or act…