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RED FLAGS Can Seriously Damage Your Relationship

“RED FLAGS Can Seriously Damage Your Relationship” What to do next… Photo by Afif Ramdhasuma on Unsplash Let’s face it. All couples have a communication breakdown from time to time. Some more than others. When it happens, neither partner feels close or connected in the moment. The sad truth is that far too often couples stay stuck in …

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Tip for Success in Love, Marriage, and Life: Connection

Tip for Success in Love, Marriage, and Life: Connection Vision – Connection Pillar – luca-bravo-t3ItLqF-PPU-unsplash “I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” – Brené Brown They fell deeply in …

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Tip for Success in Love, Marriage, and Life: Respect

Tip for Success in Love, Marriage, and Life: Respect Pillars lismar-perez-PtCAQZf0Vo4-unsplash “You don’t respect me!”, Reggie says to Regina in frustration and anger”. You’re always criticizing me and telling me what I am doing wrong”. “Why do you talk to me like this?” “Because I don’t respect you!” Ouch! This is a snippet of an argument …

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Tip for Success in Love, Marriage, and Life: Forgiveness

Tip for Success in Love, Marriage, and Life: Forgiveness Vincent and Veronica have been married for over 20 years. Like most long-term married couples they have had their ups and downs. However, both would tell you that marriage is strong. Well, that was until Veronica discovered that Vincent had been having an affair. marcos-paulo-prado-YMQiKI2L1z0-unsplash Veronica was …

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