Marriage is the union of two family systems Does any of the following sound familiar to you? “Why does your mom have to call you every day?” “I would never parent my kids like the way my parents did!” “Do we have to spend the holidays with your relatives?” “Please don’t ever mention about myContinue reading “Marriage is the union of two family systems”
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What gets you triggered?
What gets you triggered? In any given relationship, there are 4 areas that we are naturally sensitive to as human beings. These are the four forces of sensitivity: Attention Approval Distress Expectations Of these four, we tend to be particularly sensitive to one of them. That means when we experience it (or lack thereof) inContinue reading “What gets you triggered?”
Being apart after COVID-19
Being apart after COVID-19 COVID-19 has put a lot of relationships to the test. Many of us have to adapt to a new routine and re-learn how to be together during the pandemic. While some relationships might have changed for the worse or even ended, there are also other couples who have been enjoying theContinue reading “Being apart after COVID-19”
How can you empower yourself in a stressful situation?
How can you empower yourself in a stressful situation? If you want to strengthen your relationship, then it’s important to break the cycle of reacting in stressful situations. Instead, try to empower yourself by responding. See below for the difference: Until next time!Maybo Couples On The Road Follow My Blog Get new content delivered directlyContinue reading “How can you empower yourself in a stressful situation?”
Why you should focus on yourself
Why you should focus on yourself Focusing on yourself….it’s what we should do, but also, it’s really the only thing we can do. When we focus on our partner instead of ourselves, it might look something like this: Constantly telling them what they should or should not do Complaining about them Always doing things forContinue reading “Why you should focus on yourself”
Why you should stop asking why
Why you should stop asking why When we are upset at our partner, we tend to ask a bunch of “why” questions… Why do you have to ignore me? Why don’t you understand me? Why can’t you treat me like before? Why are you so selfish? The problem is when we ask why, we automaticallyContinue reading “Why you should stop asking why”
Do you know how to be alone in a relationship?
Do you know how to be alone in a relationship? We focus so much on how to be together in a relationship, but do we know how to be alone when we are in a relationship? Here’s a true story… Carrie is in her 60s and has been married for many many years. She isContinue reading “Do you know how to be alone in a relationship?”
I am responsible for my own well-being
I am responsible for my own well-being Recently, I listened to an episode of Beawcast podcast and in there they talked about their own marriage. One specific mindset shift that Geo mentioned that she had was from “You are responsible for my well-being” to “I am responsible for my own well-being”. And I found itContinue reading “I am responsible for my own well-being”
What is the #1 cause of divorce?
What is the #1 cause of divorce? Contrary to what you might have heard, the #1 cause of divorce is not because of any of the following… Money Sex Infidelity Kids The in-laws Addictions While these issues can put a strain on the marriage, they do not necessarily cause a divorce. How we choose toContinue reading “What is the #1 cause of divorce?”
When is the best time to work on your marriage?
When is the best time to work on your marriage? How many times have you seen a married couple complaining about the same thing about each other over and over again? Relationship habits and patterns are developed over time in a marriage and they become fixed and predictable. That’s why we could already know whatContinue reading “When is the best time to work on your marriage?”
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