Part Two in a Two-Part Series. In Part One in this series I offered key tips about how to manage arguments with your partner. As a recap, the main tips are: 1. Expect to have disagreements. Happiness does not mean that you won’t disagree. In fact, your differences strengthen your relationship since couples tend to bring complementary viewpoints that can expand your thinking. 2. Realize that some issues may not be resolved exactly as … [Read more...]
How to Prevent Arguments and Make Decisions with your Partner: More Secrets to Couple’s Smart Problem-Solving.
August 12, 2013 By
Secrets to Couple’s Smart Problem-Solving.
August 5, 2013 By
How to Prevent Arguments and Make Decisions with your Partner: Secrets to Couple’s Smart Problem-Solving. Part One in a Two-Part Series. Don’t let your arguments land you in Divorce Court! All couples have disagreements, but the smart ones know how to handle their differences and avoid those ugly, heated, out-of-control fights. Below is a guide of the top tips. … [Read more...]
Unhealthy Relationship Signs: How to Increase Your Awareness.
July 31, 2013 By
Part 3 in a Series on unhealthy relationships. When you tell your trusted friends, family members or therapist about your unhappiness in your relationship, they might give you wise advice, but you probably still have a sentence or two going round in your head that sounds something like this: “Yes, but…you don’t really know him. He’s a good guy…” You could even nod your head or say, “I know, I know…” They mean well, you tell yourself, … [Read more...]
Unhealthy Relationship Signs: Developing a Perspective on Your Partner’s Behavior.
July 24, 2013 By
Part 2 in a Series on unhealthy relationships. I don’t know the origin of this quote, but use it to help you develop a perspective and gauge of any unhealthy behavior of your partner: “One is a chance, two is a coincidence, and three is a pattern or habit.” In my research of over 1,200 women about women in love for my self-help book, “Smart Relationships: How Successful Women Can Find True Love,” I realized quickly that too often women … [Read more...]
Unhealthy Relationship Signs – Checklist and Reminders
July 17, 2013 By
Part 1 in a Series on unhealthy relationships. Does your relationship feel like an empty basket? It’s a horrible feeling. Your hopes were up, you thought this man was a good—or even good enough—mate for you. Just like the cart in the picture, your love had wheels, and you were ready to move forward. And maybe you did for a while, but then… Well, something made those wheels stop and that cart feel empty. Even though previously, I’ve written … [Read more...]
