As newlyweds, I think it’s important for us to take it upon ourselves to put in the work to continue to build on the pre-marital counseling my wife and I decided to get. It’s important to us that we are constantly thinking of ways to continue to work on our marriage, even though it is fresh and new. That said, I was in a group that we attend with other married couples and one … [Read more...]
The 5 C’s of a Great Relationship
Each of us can relate to what a bad relationship looks like. We find we aren’t on the same page, our minor disagreements become big blow-ups and little things that annoy us about our mate become larger over time. Bad relationships have hints of lack of trust, lack of communication, an unwillingness to work together, a lack of empathy and love is rarely a verb. Great … [Read more...]
Par for the Course: 3 Lessons from Golf to Help You Find the Woman for You
Along with being a relationship coach, I am an avid golfer among other things. If you know anyone who is dedicated to the game of golf, you know that we take the game seriously. We are deliberate about everything, from what kind of clubs we use (brand, loft, shaft, etc.) to what types of golf ball we put into play. Golf is such a meticulous sport, there is a science to every … [Read more...]
5 Things Every Father Should Share with His Sons
As we approach Father’s Day, we are often thinking about the gifts we can give our Fathers. I’m led to reflect on the gifts my father, grandfather and other father figures in my life gave to me. It’s important as a man for me to realize where my foundation comes from. In my case, it comes from those life lessons from my Dad and Grandfather. Respect My grandfather was a … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Magnify Respect in Your Relationship
Each day we find more and more reasons to develop distance in our relationships. We all are challenged for time and attention. Careers, children, hobbies, side jobs and other things are grasping for our mind-share. We can easily lose focus on those that care about us the most. We have to have time to devote our attention, focus and resources to those we cherish the most: … [Read more...]
5 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Home
Spring is often the season that couples begin looking to purchase a home. There are several factors in the decision to purchase... key is to know your criteria and rank them in order of importance for you. You also must be aware of some of the challenges and pitfalls of purchasing a home. Here are five things to consider when taking the big leap: Don’t Buy “Too Much” … [Read more...]
A Happy Bachelor Shares 5 Reasons He Decided to Get Married
For the record, single life was treating me well. I didn’t feel I was missing anything in my life. I think that’s what makes this union so great. We were whole people when we came together. We help each other, not out of necessity but because we want to. We want to see each other succeed. We are going to another level because we make each other better. Here are some of … [Read more...]
Start, Stop, Continue: 3 Ways to Improve Your Relationship
In my work in the technology field, we had an exercise we called, “Start, Stop, Continue.” The premise was for individuals to work with their supervisor or manager to decide what they needed to start doing which would enhance their work, what could they stop doing as it relates to the job and what they agreed the employee should continue doing as a best practice. Since I … [Read more...]