Posted by: Philip J Fauerbach, LHMC 5/11/2020 Have you recently caught you partner doing good? Believe it or not, our praise does matter. It is very important in building a relationship based on trust, value and commitment. What happened when you last made a request of your partner, such as doing the dishes or paying [...]
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety and procrastination? Are you finding it difficult to even start an important project or task? Have you been plagued by fears of failure for years?Procrastination is not about being lazy; in reality, it is based on much deeper issues. How Can Procrastination Affect Your Life? Procrastination can lead [...]
Have you been looking for Mrs Right, but keep striking out? Do you find yourself scrolling through profiles? Have you ever felt when dating other women you had to put on an act or try to impress them? Over time this facade drains the energy out of you and eventually they see through you anyway. [...]
Your partner wants to have a conversation with you, but do you know the right listening skills? Knowing how to listen not only means understanding what she says. It also communicates your feelings and investment in the relationship. Read on to learn more about effective listening. Listening Skills #1: Eye Contact Making eye contact sounds [...]
Have you and your partner been bumping into relationship obstacles? These are things in your relationship that are causing friction, disagreements, and even arguments. However, there are ways that you can overcome these obstacles and strengthen your relationship. Relationship Obstacles Tip #1: Learn to Listen Do you ever find yourself wanting to jump into the [...]
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship? Feeling lonely and married is often confusing and isolating. Both partners feel misunderstood, disappointed, and unhappy. Does this sound like you? You are not alone. However, there are thoughtful, routine ways both of you can reconnect as a couple to fulfill the original hopes you had for your [...]
Are you struggling to stay connected to your partner because of your own defensive behavior? Do you feel attacked or on edge whenever you hear criticism or feedback from her? Left unchecked, defensiveness can isolate you from your partner, even alienate her. Yet, there are ways you can keep defensiveness at bay and assure the [...]
If you struggle with anxiety, then you know what it’s like to have to deal with inaccurate self-beliefs. Those negative thoughts about ourselves or situations around us are not just a drag, but also affect how we perceive ourselves. However, there are ways to cope with these beliefs and to change our inner narrative. Dealing with Inaccurate Self-Beliefs [...]
Effective repairs are the key in resolving incidents when someone does or says something that is regrettable. For those couples who have open, honest and positive relationships these regrettable incidents may easily be overlooked and easily forgiven. Their positive interactions act like “money in the bank” against any long lasting discord. Other couples are challenged on how to make [...]
Committed sex gets a bad rap. But when you think about the comfort and security of memorizing each other’s bodies, and kicking the pressure to be perfect to the curb, committed sex actually rules. No need to date around in order to find someone who is worthy of having sex with you, and then teach them [...]
