It’s another long week at work and you still can’t seem to get caught up. The work follows you home and no matter what you try to do, the work consumes your mind. You like to work and enjoy your success, yet you can’t seem to stay focused on your family. View Full Article

It’s that time of year again where the stores get filled with red balloons, heart decorations, lover’s cards, gifts, and flowers. February 14th is nationally recognized as “lover’s day,” a relationship day, and day for couples. Some singles despise the day, some couples enjoy the romance-focused day, other people feel overwhelmed, and other people avoid it at all cost. Either way, the focus tends to be solely on romantic relationships. Valentine’s Day isn’t simply a day for couples View Full Article

Most New Year’s Resolutions are about losing weight, improving business, paying off bills and other lifestyle changes…but they are all individual goals. When was the last time you set a goal as a couple to make the relationship stronger and more secure? View Full Article

Money, money, money…the never-ending resource of tension, headaches, and stress for many couples, especially during a recession. Money is no simple topic, and managing the funds can be far from fun. The unexpected bills, the continuous reminders of not having enough money, or the never-ending battle of debt can trigger stress and create distance in a couple’s bond. View Full Article

Relationships shouldn’t take a lot of work, but many couples fall into a bad habit of endless fighting. Marriage is not simply a title; it is a life long commitment to your partner. Don’t just live in a dull and monotonous day-to-day marriage….be ALIVE and View Full Article

In this article I offer tips on working through the resentments of working with an unemployed partner. View Full Article

How many people do you know that have set a goal to improve their relationship? It probably isn’t as frequent as dieting, improving their body image, or growing in their career. Many couples overlook their relationship and forget about nurturing it. If your goal is to improve your relationship, then you are ahead of the gang. It is about that time to take away that emotional pain, get rid of the distance in the relationship; it will take work but it is well worth it. View Full Article

Relationships are full of ups and down, ins and outs. Some couples get caught on the “down” side and fall into the nasty hole of disconnection, loneliness, and dullness. In many ways, it can feel as if being stuck in a bottom of a ditch; nothing to grab onto to climb out, and the more work to dig your way out, the more dirt falls in. Many couples try to make repair attempts to climb their way out of the deep hole, but the more it barriers them with more issues to work through. Does any of this sound? View Full Article

Ask any happy couple about what keeps the relationship alive and you will most likely hear them say it thrives on healthy communication. Healthy and effective communication can create a shelter for couples where it is easy to open up, safe to be vulnerable, and a shelter to be understood. This is the foundation for a strong relationship built on connecting. Yet some couples have a difficult time in creating this dynamic. View Full Article