A “toxic relationship” can simply mean one that is harmful to one or both people in it but what’s “harmful” can be so subjective and can change from moment to moment. One of the tricks to knowing if you are in a toxic relationship or not and if it be changed to a loving one... [Read More]
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Have you ever been triggered by something that, in reality is no big deal or not even real? We mean triggered, really bothered and upset by something that in the grand scheme of this thing called your life is not important at all...BUT...when you think about it--it just makes your blood boil. And it might... [Read More]
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One of the tricks to using the right words with the people in your life is coming from a space of love instead of fear. Okay, so what does that mean and how do you do it? People often use their words unconsciously to argue and make the other person wrong instead of coming from... [Read More]
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When you feel like your partner doesn’t see you as an equal, especially when it comes to money, it can be a huge wedge that separates the two of you. Here’s a question from a reader and our response… “My husband doesn’t see me as an equal. I’m constantly being judged and criticized for things... [Read More]
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Are you blind to the barriers to love that you put up? Most of us are at various times in our lives and here’s what’s interesting about this… Sometimes it’s easy to see the barriers and sometimes not so much. Take for instance the times you’re in a bad mood and are grumpy when your... [Read More]
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As human beings, we all are different and have different wants, needs and desires and when we get together as a couple, somehow we forget that. Most of us think that there shouldn’t be disagreements or “bumps in the road” and if there are, we’re really not suited for one another. We’re here to say... [Read More]
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As Vicki paced in her kitchen, her mind raced in a thousand directions, trying to come up with a way to get her marriage back on track with her husband Ron. They hadn’t touched each other for the last few weeks and he always seemed so distracted when she tried to talk with him. He... [Read More]
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People-pleasing is often so unconscious that we don't know we're damaging our relationships. Here's why it's important to recognize and stop it...
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As Carly sat at the kitchen table staring at her husband Frank with resentment, she wondered how things would ever be right in their marriage again. It had been years since she felt important to Frank because he was either focused on his phone watching a sports event or watching one on tv when he... [Read More]
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Saying what's on your mind seems like a good idea but is it? Here Susie and Otto tell Tori's story and give 3 valuable communication tips...
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If there’s one thing our coaching clients and workshop attendees wish for almost more than anything else, it’s the answer to THIS question… “How can I get my partner to be more open with me? Here’s what we’ve learned… When it comes to relationships, one of the most common challenges is when one person thinks... [Read More]
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Jeff told us he couldn’t do anything right according to his wife of 30 years and he didn’t know what to do. He said that even when he was trying to be kind and do things for her, she bit his head off. More than once, she called him “controlling” when in his mind, all... [Read More]
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17 years ago when they were just newlyweds, Adam might not have even noticed that his wife Sharon was crunching way too loudly on potato chips but on this night (and many other nights recently), this very loud crunching was something he almost couldn’t tolerate. Sharon would feel his anger and judgment at these times... [Read More]
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One of the most upsetting feelings you could ever experience when you’re in a relationship or marriage (especially when you’ve been together a long time) is… When you feel like you can’t say what you think or how you feel and be understood. You can feel unbearably empty and… It just sucks the life out... [Read More]
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Here are 3 ways to shift relationship conflict when you think it's impossible to have peace and love in your relationship...
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As Tom set his briefcase down on the table, he looked up and saw his wife Carla by the kitchen sink preparing their dinner. At that moment, he realized he had a choice. He could go to the kitchen and connect with her by looking in her eyes and telling her he’s happy to see... [Read More]
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Here are 12 jealousy quotes from jealousy coaches and experts Susie and Otto Collins to help you move past overwhelm to more love...
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“I’m still resentful that Don was such a workaholic for so many years, especially when the kids were little!” Carla told us bluntly during one of our coaching conversations with her. Among other things, Carla had been telling us that her 35 year marriage was empty and she and her husband picked at each other... [Read More]
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What do you do when your relationship differences collide and you’re stuck at an impasse? If there’s one thing that’s been the secret for the two of us keeping our love alive and growing over the years, it’s this… We’ve learned (and are continuing to re-learn) that each of us sees the world differently–and THAT’S... [Read More]
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Relationship struggles can go on for years without resolution. Here's Joan's story of how she learned how to let go of the struggle for more peace & love...
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