If we were all able to accept our realities, there is no question that we would live happier, healthier lives. No matter how painful the truth seems, people who are truly in tune with what’s going on in their lives have the best chance of living happy ones. Embrace your personal truths and your life will change for the better. When you are unable to be honest with yourself … [Read more...]
One Example: How a Lack of Honesty Destroyed a Relationship
Couples are often misguided into thinking that it’s better to lie to their mate rather than be honest and risk hurting their feelings. Or they justify deceitful behavior by convincing themselves that what their mate doesn’t know won’t hurt them. My work as a Relationship Life Coach coupled with the many conversations I’ve have with friends, family, and colleagues confirms … [Read more...]
6 Things to Come Clean About in Your Marriage
Ahh, marriage. A partnership that has had folks scratching their heads from the very beginning. Most couples are navigating through their relationships and wondering how to get it right. They may be bumping heads or getting stuck in the same cycle over and over again, questioning why things won't change. There are a few reasons, 6 in fact, for why your relationship might be … [Read more...]
4 Little White Lies You Should Never Tell Your Spouse
One of the key ingredients for any marriage is honesty. It’s challenging building a life with someone we love but can’t trust. Usually when we think about “honesty”, we believe it only covers those substantial situations, like being truthful about finances, how we feel about one another and whether or not we’ve been faithful. We rarely consider the impact of not being honest in … [Read more...]