Communication
Teach each other: 3 Ways to be a Lifelong Learner in Your Relationship
In communication, Intentional Relationship, lifelong learning
26 September 2019 | 0 Comments
Ask questions and stay curious: 3 Ways to be a Lifelong Learner in Your Relationship
In communication, Intentional Relationship, lifelong learning
19 September 2019 | 0 Comments
In long-term relationships, we often get to a certain point and feel as if we know “everything” about our partner. But whether you’ve been together for 3 years or 30+, there’s a good chance that there are still new things to learn about each other - it just might require more digging than it did when you were first getting to know each other.
Don’t put your partner in a box: 3 Ways to be a Lifelong Learner in Your Relationship
In communication, Intentional Relationship, lifelong learning
15 September 2019 | 0 Comments
When you graduated from school or university, did you say to yourself, “Well, that’s it! I now know everything I need to know. My days of learning are over!” Probably not. In fact, you’ve probably continued to learn about new topics, acquire new skills, and seek out random tidbits of information, even if your days of formal education are over. It’s not only fun and fulfilling, but also keeps your mind open and your heart young, among other tangible and intangible benefits.
It’s no secret that kids can wreak havoc on even the most well-functioning of marriages. With the late nights, added financial stress, parenting arguments, and extreme focus on the kids, many couples can begin to feel as if they’ve lost their spark.
Yes, kids are a massive addition to the household dynamic, but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep your romantic relationship as exciting as it was when the two of you first met. Check out our tips, and you’ll have no trouble sustaining the electricity in your marriage – kids and all!
Win-Win Communication: What is your common style?
In aggression, assertiveness, communication, PREPARE/ENRICH
27 September 2018 | 0 Comments
Intentional Parenting: 8 ways to be intentional with the time you have to spend with your family - Take time to unplug
In affirmation, arguments, avoidance, balance, check in, closeness, communication, Conflict, love, marriage, PREPARE/ENRICH, quality time, relationship dynamics, family, gratitude, intimacy
19 April 2018 | 0 Comments
Intentional Parenting: 8 ways to be intentional with the time you have to spend with your family
In affirmation, arguments, avoidance, balance, check in, closeness, communication, Conflict, love, marriage, PREPARE/ENRICH, quality time, relationship dynamics, family, gratitude, intimacy
12 April 2018 | 0 Comments
Many people make resolutions around their own lifestyle changes that will improve their quality of life. While we tend to make unobtainable goals, many people still have a go, and some succeed. Researchers call this feeling the “fresh start effect”. They have found that we tend to motivate ourselves into good habits by using a new beginning (like the start of the week, month, year, season, etc.) as a marker to put past behavior behind us and focus on being better. It brings opportunity to reflect on the previous year and anticipate what you want the New Year to look like.
The top 12 remarriage stumbling blocks
In affirmation, arguments, avoidance, balance, check in, closeness, communication, Conflict, love, marriage, relationship dynamics, remarriage, Remarrying Couples, step families, step family, family, gratitude, intimacy
15 February 2018 | 0 Comments
Couple Flexibility and Couple Closeness are most important for step-parents
In affirmation, arguments, avoidance, balance, check in, closeness, communication, Conflict, love, marriage, PREPARE/ENRICH, relationship dynamics, remarriage, step families, step family, family, gratitude, intimacy
08 February 2018 | 0 Comments
Encourage couples and professionals to focus more on the strengths of marriage, especially remarriage and the creation of stepfamilies, rather than only problems
In affirmation, arguments, avoidance, balance, check in, closeness, communication, Conflict, love, marriage, PREPARE/ENRICH, relationship dynamics, remarriage, family, gratitude, intimacy
01 February 2018 | 0 Comments
In 2010 David Olson, Amy Olson-Sigg & Peter Larson carried out a study in the US using >50 thousand premarital couples (both partners), whose marriages were about to create a stepfamily. The survey identified the Five Keys to Intimacy, which is made up of the top five strengths that clearly distinguish great relationships from unsatisfying ones, along with the Top Ten Strengths of Happy versus Unhappy Couples Creating Step Families.