Tag: relationship

Discussing Finances And Job Security Early On: Future-Proofing Your Relationship

Love is often seen as the ultimate unifying force capable of overcoming any obstacle. That is a nice idea… But ask any long-term couple about their biggest challenges, and money will inevitably make the list. For young couples especially, discussing finances and job security in the future might seem unromantic, even daunting. Yet, avoiding these [...]read moreDiscussing Finances And Job Security Early On: Future-Proofing Your Relationship

The Rise of Happy, Single Women: A reason why men need to upgrade their relationship skills

In an interesting paradox, heterosexual single men have been lonelier than ever whereas heterosexual single women are happier than their male counterparts. Women aren’t settling anymore. Psychologist Greg Matos caused a social media uproar in last month when he published an article on the rise of single, lonely men and a big contributing factor is [...]read moreThe Rise of Happy, Single Women: A reason why men need to upgrade their relationship skills

How to Make Sure Low Self Esteem Doesn’t Hijack Your Relationship

One of the ways to make sure low self esteem doesn’t hijack your relationship is to know that self esteem is made up and we’re the ones who make it up! Our self esteem is torn down by critical self-talk and even how we perceive others see us. It’s a label we put on the [...]read moreHow to Make Sure Low Self Esteem Doesn’t Hijack Your Relationship

If You or Your Partner is Emotionally Checking Out of the Relationship…

It can feel very lonely and upsetting when you slowly realize that either you or your partner is emotionally checking out of the relationship. You can make up all kinds of stories as to why it’s happening but the truth is that you probably don’t know for sure. You just know that the feeling of [...]read moreIf You or Your Partner is Emotionally Checking Out of the Relationship…

Love is Not Enough: When You’re the Only One Fighting for Your Relationship

We’ve all heard the saying, “All you need is love.” But in my years of relationship coaching, I’ve learned an important truth: love alone isn’t enough to sustain a long-term, committed relationship. To build and maintain a healthy partnership, we need more than just feelings of love. We need skills. Here are some crucial ones: [...]read moreLove is Not Enough: When You’re the Only One Fighting for Your Relationship

Relationship Help for Reactivity – WeConcile

Last updated on September 25th, 2023 at 03:34 pm We’ve all lost our shit. Yelled, screamed, slammed doors, or simply shut down, mute and immobile. Frozen in fear and uncertainty, or trapped in placating to keep the peace. We call this reactivity or Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn. Reactivity is an involuntary physiological change in [...]read moreRelationship Help for Reactivity – WeConcile

WeConcile®, A Relationship App, User’s Guide – WeConcile

Last updated on September 25th, 2023 at 11:38 am 6/12/22 This morning I received an email from an early WeConcile App user. He said, Hi, I really want to work with WeConcile with my partner, but the app is extremely confusing. I was hoping to get a simple schedule of material to work through in [...]read moreWeConcile®, A Relationship App, User’s Guide – WeConcile

Managing Disappointment In A Relationship – WeConcile

Difficulty with Vulnerable Feelings What do you do when you are disappointed with your partner? Specifically, what we do when we are disappointed in our partners reveals our difficulties with our vulnerable feelings. These include feeling hurt, abandoned, sad, guilty, ashamed, and fragile. What we do (our behavior) when we are disappointed, hurt, or feel [...]read moreManaging Disappointment In A Relationship – WeConcile

10 Tips to Enhance Your Relationship

Summer is the perfect time for couples to reconnect and strengthen their bond. The warm weather and longer days offer endless opportunities for fun and meaningful activities. Here are ten tips to enhance your relationship this summer with some insights from relationship experts. 1. Plan a Weekend Getaway A change of scenery can do wonders [...]read more10 Tips to Enhance Your Relationship

Own Your Moves: Revive Your Relationship

Vulnerability in relationships is difficult. In insecure relationships, our past experiences of unfairness and instability with attachment figures causes us to adapt our strategies to maintain safety within close relationships. The relational clients that sit across from me and struggle with insecurity often have protective strategies that were useful in the past, but paradoxically interfere [...]read moreOwn Your Moves: Revive Your Relationship