“Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.” (Edgar Alan Poe) A high appreciation of art, being deeply moved by music, becoming absorbed in nature and appreciating everything around you, noticing small details. These are types of ...read more
Dating Someone You Have to Stretch to See in Your Forever Future?
You probably know how it feels to go out with someone who has all the qualifications of a great match. He has a good career, others like him, he treats you well, etc. In other words, he looks good "on paper". However, there is one thing that just doesn’t check out: you’re gut. If you’ve ever been ...read more
Lean In and Create an Arch
Do you ever have days (or maybe weeks, months or even years) that start to feel like it’s all just a bit too much to manage? Recently I was talking with someone who has had life throw quite a few curve balls over the years and the response was “I’m tired!”. Sometimes life can make us tired and at ...read more
Meditate Your Way to Lovingkindness
May you be peaceful. May you be joyful. May you be free from suffering. These, or phrases similar to them, are a part of a popular meditation practice called “lovingkindness”. The idea of lovingkindness is ancient and is seen within the major religions of Judaism, Christianity and Buddhism. Truth ...read more
Married For a Day
As much as we all love weddings, it’s time to put them in their place. How do you think your new job would go if you stopped working at it once you got it? Regarding your kids...do you stop trying to “be a parent” once you have the baby? Wouldn’t it be ridiculous if you worked and earned the ...read more
The Truth About Teamwork
Think about how hard life is and multiply is by two. Someone once said this is how hard marriage can be. Sounds kind of pessimistic, doesn’t it? Let's not stop there! Now think of the same concept from an optimist’s point of view. Think of how hard life is and divide it in half. To an optimist, ...read more
Simple Ways to Make Your Partner Feel Heard and Understood
When you feel seen and acknowledged, what’s that like? You feel pretty good, right? If you notice someone looking at you, you straighten up and stand taller, adjusting yourself a bit; and if the person seeing you also loves and respects you, you feel a little glow. You shine brighter than if you ...read more
The Upward Spiral Of Gratitude In Couples
The Upward Spiral of Gratitude Have you ever noticed that glow on someone who is grateful for all sorts of little things? They not only remember to say thank you for the smallest of kindnesses, they infuse everyday life with warmth and genuine appreciation. We all want to be around these people ...read more
10 Valentine’s Day Tips That Will Actually Matter
This week we celebrate Valentine’s Day. As a relationship therapist and coach, you might think I’d love this holiday, but not so much. Why might I have mixed feelings about the holiday focused on love, and romance and fancy date nights? Generally speaking, this holiday tends to do a couple of things ...read more
The Gratitude Ratio That Changes Everything
Here’s an easy tip that immediately improves the climate of your relationship with your spouse, your children, your family, and your co-workers. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, then you know that I’m big on gratitude, and I’ve shared all sorts of advice and case studies for finding, ...read more
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