Asking For What You Want

“If I have To Ask, It Doesn’t Mean As Much!!
Do you ever wish your partner could read your mind? What I mean is, have your partner anticipate your desire so that you don’t have to ask for whatever it is you want?
Well, for sure, NOT having your mind read has been a source of conflict [...]


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Your Brain & Your Partner

Your partner isn’t the problem, at least not as much s you think, but your BRAIN is! Imagine that. And the irony is that your brain is just doing its job! Alright, so here’s the deal: We have not just one, but three brains. One brain in particular–the limbic brain, otherwise known as the mammalian [...]


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We Fight!

Tired of fighting about the same thing over, and over, and over again?
This video will give you a tip on how to break that pattern! Conflict managed well will lead to more intimacy and closeness. Click on thumbnail below.


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Controlling?

Are you, or your partner, experienced as being controlling?  Controlling behavior is a very misunderstood pattern, and is often responded to with “Stop being so controlling!!”
We all know such a command seldom, if ever works.  For more understanding on what controlling behavior is really about, and how to deal with it more effectively, click the [...]


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Stress & Couples

Here’s a tip on how to reduce stress and increase intimacy simultaneously.
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Be Understood

“YOU JUST DON’T UNDERSTAND!”
Your conflicts sometimes lead to painful or bitter fights.  When all is said and done after your difference du jour, you both feel frustrated, hurt, dejected and misunderstood.  You both know you will repeat your familiar but painful scenario in the near future; it’s a matter of when, not if.  You feel [...]


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Blame & Helplessness

There is a link between blaming and feeling helpless.
The video here will show you the link between the two.


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Discipline vs Obedience

All parents want to raise kids with the ability to make good decisions.  One of the crucial elements required of parents is this:  Parents must first understand the difference between discipline and obedience.
Check out the video below, and you will be a step closer to well disciplined kids who will make better decisions.
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Couple Hierarchy?

CONSIDERATION VS. PERMISSION
Don’t you hate to approach your spouse/partner with questions that can elicit the answer “NO!”?   For example: “Honey, is it OK if I …(fill in the blank)?”  Or, “Can I …(fill in the blank)?”   Some of you guys out there, more than once, have implored your partner/spouse:  “Can I go bowling tonight?”  And [...]


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Reduce Conflict

Immediately Reduce Conflict By 50%–Here’s How
In the physician’s office you’re not likely to query your doctor about his/her ailments.  If you did, your own problem might not be adequately addressed.
When you go to a physician,  you go to explain what it is YOU are experiencing–where YOU hurt–what YOUR problem is.  You do that by talking [...]


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