Aug 11, 2010
When it comes to being an effective communicator, it’s not just about what you say…it’s also about how you say it. Regardless of whether you’re talking to your boss, employee, child, lover or friend, if your energy is off, chances are you will not get the results...
Jul 13, 2010
There is endless information written on men who are abusive, intimidating or controlling of their partners. There is much less written, however, about women who do the same. Over the years I have worked with many women who fell into this same pattern of rage and...
Jul 9, 2010
In my work with couples over the years I’ve come to recognize contempt fairly quickly. Contempt can come across as irritability, annoyance, disgust or lack of respect. It feels like someone is telling you in a thousand ways that you’re stupid or really hard for them...
Jun 28, 2010
Most of us try the same losing moves time and time again in an effort to change our relationships. Not surprisingly, these moves seldom create the changes we’re looking for. If there’s something going wrong in your relationship and no matter what you do...
May 27, 2010
One man has been having an affair for several months. When his wife questioned him, he admitted to the affair and told her there was nothing she could do about it. He subsequently went away every weekend with his mistress with no shame or remorse. Upon his return...
May 13, 2010
A common complaint I hear about women (usually) is that they are critical — particularly mothers. Unfortunately when women are critical and/or perfectionistic, their loved ones grow tired of their negativity. It’s very tough to be around someone who is...
