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Are you in a toxic relationship? Struggling with emotional intimacy? Does your husband value you? Looking to deepen intimacy in your marriage? Has trust been broken in your relationship? Wondering why your spouse or partner is emotionally unavailable? Or are you single and looking for dating advice or help creating new relationships? On this blog you’ll find practical insights and advice on many different relationship issues from us and other relationship experts.
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Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Jul 2, 20243 min read
Navigating (Summer Vacation) Conflicts
Before and during summer, lots of fights are happening in households and relationships about how to spend the vacation time.
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Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Feb 5, 20244 min read
When You Get Triggered
A woman described a recurring frustration in her marriage: “I get so mad when my husband forgets to buy stuff on the grocery list. He...
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Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Dec 22, 20234 min read
Filling in the Blanks
On a group coaching call I led yesterday, we talked about how we “fill in the blanks”. This came up when someone mentioned a challenge...
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Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Sep 1, 20234 min read
We Can't Agree!
After decades of coaching couples and singles, we know that agreeing on important (and sometimes not-so-important) topics can be an...
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Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Aug 2, 20234 min read
Taking Things Personally in your Relationship
Most of us know all too well how it feels when someone “takes things personally”. It’s frustrating! We don’t get to focus on and finish...
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Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Apr 4, 20233 min read
Reducing Defensiveness
Defensiveness is a natural response to criticism, blame, or accusations that we feel are unjust or unwarranted. However, when...
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Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Mar 22, 20233 min read
Premature Problem Solving
Our communication course is starting tomorrow, so we’re thinking about effective communication a lot! In our last blog post, we talked...
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Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Mar 15, 20235 min read
Two Ways of Listening in Your Relationship Communication
A client sent us an example of a breakdown from her marriage. She said … I cleaned out the very dirty and cluttered garage making more...
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Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Feb 1, 20235 min read
Just Because You're Talking Doesn't Mean You Get Heard
Does it ever puzzle you that your partner doesn't get what you're saying? Do you ever feel you you're being perfectly clear in your...
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Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Sep 15, 20225 min read
Relationships Issues And High Expectations
As a younger man, I really wanted to find “The One”. I was much too private to tell anyone, but I dreamed of a happy-ever-after ending to...
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Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Aug 10, 20228 min read
Relationships In The Digital Age
Some time back, my daughter asked me to rub her back. I noticed myself hesitate. My addiction to my phone took over - I wanted to keep...
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Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Apr 6, 20225 min read
The Importance Of Feeling Heard
Just last week, a woman sent me an email saying, “I am so sad and frustrated that my husband doesn’t listen to what I say!” Many couples...
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Dec 2, 20217 min read
A Netflix Relationship Just Like Yours
Sonika and I enjoy a good series as much as the next binge watcher. Given our profession, it’s perhaps not surprising that we like shows...
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Nov 18, 20217 min read
Working As A Team In Your Relationship
I have had a lot of experiences in life when I made a decision to do something that I knew my partner didn’t want me to do. Each time,...
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Jul 27, 20215 min read
Feeling Judged in Your Relationship
Do you ever feel judged and criticized by your partner? Do you have the sense that your husband doesn’t value you or your wife doesn’t...
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Mar 31, 20217 min read
Relational Disconnection
I’m reading a great book called Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together In The Cafeteria by Dr. Beverly Tatum. In the chapter I was...
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Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Jun 22, 20204 min read
How To Make Your Husband Happy
How often do spouses wonder how to make their partner happy? Do you ever wonder how to make your husband happy? Does it sometimes seem...
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Jun 13, 20203 min read
Getting What You DON’T Want In Relationship (Relationship Foundation, Part 1/3)
In the beginning of your relationship, when you’re all enamored and in love – AKA the Honeymoon Phase – your partner is the best. You...
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May 11, 20204 min read
How To Communicate About Relationship Issues
The most common issue couples present to us is Communication (or lack thereof). It is one thing to communicate about logistics and ...
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Dec 1, 20199 min read
Taking Things Personally
We all know what it means to take stuff personally, because it’s really irritating when it’s happening to you. Sometimes you’re trying to...
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