Connecting through Shared Rituals
“We communicate well, we respect & trust each other, we manage our conflicts well, we are both on the same page with our finances, our s
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Health and Wellness Tips for Everyday Life
Relationship Myth Busting
When it comes to love and relationships, it seems like everyone has a slogan that makes for a long and lasting happiness. While some of...
6 Steps to Establishing Healthy Boundaries
Boundaries are one of the most important aspects of healthy, mutually satisfying relationships. Simply put, boundaries define what is...
Building Bridges as a Couple – 6 Steps to Mend after a Dispute
All too often, couples who are experiencing struggles in their relationship choose to not confront the situation causing issues. ...
Lost & Found - A journey from Codependency
In a prior blog post, I wrote about addiction as a family disease, and how important it is for family members to reach out and look after...
7 Ways to Lose Control (of outcomes)
“Act without Expectation”. It’s a quote from long ago, but what exactly does this accomplish? Some have suggested that by letting go of...
The Power of "I"
“I” statements are a wonderful means of communicating because they maintain a respectful attitude toward the receiver while enabling you...
10 Relationship Building Questions
“Hi Honey….Did you have a good day?” she asked. “Yup.” He replied. Whether we acknowledge it or not, most of us have a deep desire to be...
4 Steps to a better Sorry
A running joke about Canadians is our eagerness to apologize. By the way, I’m sorry if that stereotype offended anyone. It was never...
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