by Margie | Sep 23, 2013 | Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Self
Last week I wrote about perfectionism. Today I will focus on vulnerability which often has a direct link to perfectionism. Many view vulnerability as a sign of weakness. However, it takes tremendous courage to expose our vulnerability and reveal who we really are to...
by Margie | Aug 12, 2013 | Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Self
Boundaries are systems you create for setting limits in relationships with others. We all have different wants and needs and require various boundaries for our relationships. Each of us needs to contain ourselves in certain ways so as not to be offensive to others. In...
by Margie | May 20, 2013 | Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Tip
According to relationship expert, John Gottman, in order for a relationship to be healthy and sustainable, it needs to have a minimum of 5 positive experiences for every negative one; 10 to one for healthy couples and 20 to one for very happy relationships. Research...
by Margie | May 6, 2013 | Marriage, Relationships, Tip
1. Spend time together, being attentive, responsive, nurturing, caring, and affectionate toward each other. 2. Respect your partner’s needs for private and alone time. Avoid possessiveness and jealousy. 3. Communicate openly: Listen with an open heart. Make...
by Margie | Mar 11, 2013 | Marriage, Relationships, Tip
Good relationships do not create themselves. There are many different skills and strategies to create a long lasting, intimate relationship. When you have been with your partner for a long time, it is easy to forget how important spending time together is. A good...
by Margie | Mar 4, 2013 | Marriage, Relationships
To stay in your marriage or not to stay in your marriage? That is the question. Sometimes it seems easier to end your current marriage than to resolve to strengthen the one you have. Many marriages that seem incompatible can be transformed into satisfying...
