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”
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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?”
Are you a relationship blob?
Are you a relationship blob? I’ve been reading “Everything isn’t terrible” by Kathleen Smith, and she raised a question that really stuck with me, ”Are you a relationship blob?” Oftentimes, we hear phrases like “2 become 1” or “we complete each other”, which all imply that our partner is an extension of ourselves. It’s notContinue reading “Are you a relationship blob?”
Should I give an ultimatum for marriage?
Should I give an ultimatum for marriage? Giving a marriage ultimatum means that there is a perceived disagreement. Just like any other disagreements in a relationship, what is the best way to approach it? Before considering an ultimatum, you need to first ask yourself WHY you want to get married and WHY it’s so importantContinue reading “Should I give an ultimatum for marriage?”
Couples on the Road Counselling 