When Adults Need Time-Outs

When Adults Need Time-Outs

TIME OUTS FOR ADULTS The Best Defense Against Verbal Abuse Is A Formal Time-Out. I am sure you have heard of time-outs and may have used them with your kids. Ironically they also work extremely well with headstrong adults too. When you call for a time out, you are...
What Are Your Marital Distress Pacifiers?

What Are Your Marital Distress Pacifiers?

WHAT ARE YOUR MARITAL DISTRESS PACIFIERS? In his book, The New Rules of Marriage, Terrance Real refers to misery stabilizers or what I call distress pacifiers. They are the things people turn to instead of turning to their partner. They distract themselves from...
HOW TO HEAL IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP

HOW TO HEAL IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP

HOW TO HEAL THE BROKENNESS IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP I have been reading The New Rules Of Marriage by Terrence Real. Here is some of his great advice on how to heal in your relationship… Vicious Cycles Most couples find themselves stuck in replays of relationships...
Relationship Communication Quiz

Relationship Communication Quiz

Relationship Communication Quiz The following questions will help you discover your particular style when it comes to relating to others. Do you try to control conversations? If you do, are you aware of it in the moment? Do you have a conscious reason for doing this?...