One of the things I hear a lot from couples who have communication issues is that they don’t know how to have the tough conversations. We are, often, so concerned about a reaction or about someone’s feelings, that we don’t have the capacity to have a conversation in love that’s best for everyone involved. And we're so focused on how things are being said, that we never really … [Read more...]
6 Things You and Your Spouse Need to Discuss Today
We are halfway through the year and everyone around me is assessing their personal goals and determining what’s next as they plan for the remainder of the year. I get it because I am busy doing the same. But while stressing over my health and business goals I realized that I was actually leaving out a very important thing; assessing my marriage and family goals. When the … [Read more...]
The Golden Years Are Now: 3 Ways to Cherish the Present in Marriage
By Alyssa Rachelle My mom called with unfortunate news: one of her friend’s passed away from cancer. While being consoled, the grieving widow mentioned that, ‘this was supposed to be the Golden Years for us’ – retiring together, growing old together and enjoying grandchildren. My mom responded with inquiries about how they spent their years together: Did they have fun? Did … [Read more...]