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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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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...

Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Aug 2, 20234 min read


Coming Back Together After Fights
What happens in your relationship after you have a fight or any kind of upset? I don’t mean how you got into the fight. I mean, what...

Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Jul 14, 20233 min read


The Best Relationship Lubricant: Happiness
The first time I heard it said that happiness is something we choose, I thought to myself, “Ha! That’s some refrigerator-magnet BS!” At...

Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Jun 1, 20235 min read


Keep your Relationship Fresh and Alive
Maybe it’s because I lived the better part of my life in Denmark where the greyness of winter seems interminable. By the time spring...

Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
May 1, 20233 min read


Reducing Defensiveness
Defensiveness is a natural response to criticism, blame, or accusations that we feel are unjust or unwarranted. However, when...

Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Apr 4, 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...

Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Mar 22, 20233 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...

Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Mar 15, 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...

Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Feb 1, 20235 min read


5 Tips For A Loving New Relationship Year
As we make our way into a new year, it’s a good time to reflect on the state of your relationships, and to set yourself up for a...

Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Jan 2, 20233 min read


3 Simple Holiday Relationship Tips
The holiday season can be a fantastic time of year for couples, families, and friends. However, it can also be a stressful time for...

Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Dec 22, 20223 min read


A Different Look At Commitment Issues
Do you or your partner struggle with commitment? Have you been looking for the reason why you or they can’t commit in relationship? Or do...

Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Dec 1, 20226 min read


Relationship Improvement Can Feel Weird
Sonika and I went to a show for Sonika’s birthday a few weeks ago. We saw The Empire Strips back at the Great Star Theater in San...

Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Oct 4, 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...

Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Sep 16, 20225 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...

Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Aug 10, 20228 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...

Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Apr 7, 20225 min read


The Victim Strategy In Relationship
What is your first response when you hit a wall? When your partner disappoints you or when you don’t get what you want? Do you … Back off...

Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Apr 6, 20226 min read


Protecting The Vulnerable Parts Of Your Relationship
Have you ever had a hard time softening and reconnecting with your partner after being hurt, misunderstood, or unfairly blamed? Is it ...

Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Mar 7, 20226 min read


The Purpose Of Your Relationship
When I was in college, a girlfriend and I went on a trip to the East Coast. When we arrived at our destination, we were quite surprised...

Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Jan 8, 20225 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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Dec 2, 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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Nov 18, 20217 min read
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