Relationship Tips
And What You Can Do About It Do your negative thoughts create self-fulfilling prophecies in your relationship? Do you often think of the worst-case scenario that causes unnecessary worry? You are not alone in this. The human brain is designed to look out for danger and protect itself. Negative thinking is our default setting. Because […]
Sure, but here’s what keeps them healthy. Many people believe that healthy relationships don’t have problems. The truth is, all relationships have problems because we are all imperfect humans. Moreover, all relationships go through periods of harmony and disharmony. But the difference between happy and healthy couples is this. They know the secret of going […]
Recognizing and Overcoming Hypersensitivity Has anyone ever told you that you’re too sensitive? Or that you overthink things? Do you second guess your interactions with others, and afterwards, replay the scene over and over again with different versions of what you could have done differently? Do you overexplain to make sure people don’t misunderstand you […]
How Childhood Emotional Neglect Influences Adult Attachment Styles Were you abused in childhood and don’t even know it? Most of us are aware of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and even verbal abuse. But the most “neglected” type of abuse is emotional neglect. It is defined as a relationship pattern in which a child’s emotional needs […]
You might and not even know it. Do you have a loved one (e.g., partner, parent, friend, family member) who does or says things to you that you don’t like, but you don’t do anything about it? Do you excuse their poor behaviour by saying things like, “Sometimes you have to look beyond the behaviour […]
(This is part 3 of 5 in the Attachment Series. If you missed the others, you could find them on my website) As human beings, we are wired for connection. From the moment we are born, we crave and seek out relationships with others. However, for some of us, the relationships we form can be […]
As we ring in the new year and say goodbye to the previous one, I am reminded of the beginning and the end of the life cycle and how they are mirror images of one another. We come into this world crying, laying in a cradle, completely dependent on others for our basic needs, and […]
This is the time of year when many of us make new year’s resolutions, and improving our relationships is often at the top of the list. Whether it’s with your partner, children, parents, friends, or even yourself, it’s important to have a clear plan in place to make sure you follow through and succeed with […]
Ready to kick off the new year with stronger, healthier relationships? This is the time of year when many of us make new year’s resolutions, and improving our relationships is often at the top of the list. To prevent this from happening, follow these proven strategies to successfully renew your connections and revitalize your bonds […]
Have you lost sight of things that are most important to you? Whenever I ask my clients what’s most important to them, they invariably say, “family and friends”. However, their life often does not align with their values. They are too busy working and doing other things that take up their time. In fact, family […]
This week I launched my online course, the Close & Connected Couples, which deep dives into mastering the core principles and practices to create a lifetime of love. I’m passionate about this class because I’ve seen how it has touched and changed the lives of so many people and transformed their relationships in ways that […]
Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey for my upcoming course for couples. What an overwhelming response! Here are the top themes about your relationship that you wanted to learn more about: How to communicate more effectively to avoid arguments with your partner How to stop fighting about the same (petty) things How […]
