Frustrations, Triggers & Grievances, Oh My!
The wives I speak with are full of frustrations, triggers and grievances. Husbands, too. Marriage is not an easy two-step dance of fall in love and all your dreams come true, end of story as we see in the movies and read in romance novels and fairy tales. We know this but a large part […]
What’s FUN Got to Do With It?
This past week, two different married couples I work with, brought up “the good old days” with nostalgia. They both had this longing in their voices. They wanted to go back in time to when they first started dating. Before kids and jobs and responsibilities. Back to when their interactions were full of laughter, flirtatiousness […]
Rest, Relax and Renew
I just returned home from a month in the Caribbean. I had two intentions for this time away from my usual routine: To rest deeply. To connect with my husband on an even deeper level. I didn’t have a plan. No agenda. Just follow my feelings. This is so not me. Once we arrived, the […]
Complete & Celebrate 2021
This week starts the transition between Christmas and the New Year. It’s a time to slow down and take stock of where you’ve been and where you’re going. In your relationships with yourself and with the people closest to you. Complete & Celebrate 2021. It’s the perfect time of year for reflection, completion and renewal. The […]
Winter Solstice Pleasure
Winter Solstice Pleasure is the solution you are looking for. December 21st is the day in the northern hemisphere that boasts the fewest hours of sunlight of the entire year. It’s also the longest night. And the first day of winter. All this AND it arrives while the cra-cra busyness of the holiday season is […]
Do You Have Money Strife in Your Marriage?
Do you have money strife in your marriage? You aren’t alone. It’s the number one issue couples fight about, according to financial expert Dave Ramsey. It’s a topic many of my married clients bring up in our sessions. Money strife in your marriage can show up as having differences in your spending and saving habits. […]
You Are Not Alone
Hello My Sweet Peeps! This is my gentle reminder to you. You are not alone. It may feel that way sometimes. And that’s OK. You don’t have to do any of it alone any longer. It may feel like you’re “on your own”. But I’m telling you the truth. You are not alone. Look back […]
Are You Receiving or Resisting?
Are You Receiving or Resisting? This is my gentle reminder to you. Increase your capacity to receive. Say, “Thank You”. How we do one thing is how we do everything. If you want more love and connection with your spouse, increasing your capacity to receive in ANY area of your life will have an impact […]
International Nourish Yourself Week
Hello My Sweet Peeps! This is my gentle reminder to you. I’ve got you. The world is wobbly right now. You might feel a little raw and vulnerable these days. I sure do. For many, our nervous systems are running ragged and we feel exhausted. In the northern hemisphere, we are preparing for the return […]
Zing Thought Loops
Zing Thought Loops This is my gentle reminder to you. Consider the thoughts you attach to. Be less like Velcro and more like Teflon. A common topic my coaching clients tell me about is some version of their spouse does something – or in many cases – doesn’t do something. And they get that “Zing”. […]