Money is a hot topic that many couples argue about. In fact, money is one of the most common issues couples fight about, along with kids, mess, in-laws, and sex. Fights about money often arise in the absence of open discussions. Views on money, spending, saving, and financial responsibility between you and your partner can vary … [Read more...] about 3 Common Fights About Money in Your Relationship and How to Fix Them
The holidays can be a stressful time in and amongst all the holiday cheer. Disagreements about how to celebrate the holidays or conflicts with family and in-laws can add extra stress to your romantic relationship. Addressing these conflicts right away with open and timely communication is an essential step in maintaining and strengthening your … [Read more...] about 4 Steps Towards a Conflict-Free Holiday Season
This article was updated in October 2021. Boundaries are necessary for all relationships, including your intimate relationships. There’s a common misconception that boundaries prevent intimacy in relationships, but in fact, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Many people think that boundaries are like fences, preventing people from … [Read more...] about How to Set Boundaries to Create a Healthy Relationship
All couples have disagreements and fights at one time or another. Conflicts happen in all relationships, and that’s okay. It’s important to express your thoughts, feelings, and needs even if you’re unhappy. So, having conflict in your relationship is never the issue. What’s more important is how you manage the conflict and whether you repair it … [Read more...] about How to Use a Time-out to De-escalate Conflict in Your Relationship
All couples experience conflict, but it doesn’t have to be a bad thing. The goal of a successful relationship is not to eliminate conflict, but to repair effectively after conflicts occur. This takes relationship skills—which can be learned! Let’s discuss some of what argumentative couples have in common. Why is relationship conflict so … [Read more...] about How to Fight Fair: The Pros and Cons of Conflict
Couples are stressed out more than ever. It’s not easy being in a relationship these days. With so many competing stresses including managing your work, personal life, family, and relationship, it’s no wonder so many couples are stressed out. And when you’re stressed out, it can negatively impact the connection between you and your partner … [Read more...] about How to Stay Connected as a Happy and Healthy Couple
Do you keep making the same communication mistakes over and over in your relationship? Perhaps you've noticed some patterns where every time you try to talk to each other you end up in an argument or disagreement. The fascinating thing about working with couples since 2003, is I’ve noticed many couples make the same communication errors all the … [Read more...] about The #1 Communication Mistake All Couples Make
Don't let your new love interest ruin the holiday of a lifetime Scenario: you’ve just met a wonderful new love interest and things are rolling along so well you decide to take a holiday abroad together. But how’s it going to go, when you’re thousands of kilometres away from home? There are certainly risks when traveling with a new … [Read more...] about How to Avoid a Nightmare Holiday with Your New Partner
More than ever, relationships are being treated as disposable. Cutting off a relationship, especially a romantic one, is not easy for most people. There are all sorts of ways to put it off or cloud the waters, but these methods make things worse for the dumpee, and, in the long run, the dumper. The less you invest in a relationship, emotionally … [Read more...] about 3 Painful Ways to End a Relationship You’ll Want to Avoid
This article was updated in December 2021. All couples experience conflict at one time or another. Conflict in personal relationships isn't inherently bad (or good), and neither is anger. When two people form a relationship, conflict resolution is a necessary and important skill to learn so you can effectively manage conflict when it … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Reduce Conflict in Your Relationship
