Communication In Relationships: Tone Down Your Tone.

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...

Stop Trying To Be Who You Think Men Want You To Be & Just Be Yourself

I just heard another “relationship expert” telling women to learn to give men what they want.  Too many “experts” encourage women to play games, figure out what men want and then make sure they give it to them.  This is ludicrous advice and is the exact opposite of...

Women Who Bully…and the Men Who Take It

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...

Alcohol and Relationships: Do You Have a Drinking Problem?

Too many couples have a third party creating problems in their relationship.  That third party is alcohol.  When alcohol is a source of stress in a relationship, it is typically because one partner thinks the other partner either drinks too much or is no fun to be...

Ten Signs That You’re Too Critical

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...

Self-care and Relationships

Because today is my birthday, I thought I’d write about self-care.  I’m happy to report that today has been a great self-care day.  I was treated to breakfast and presents in bed (a family tradition), a day of shopping and a nice lunch.  Aaah, I feel rested and...