How many people does it take to save a relationship? Last night I thought I’d try something different, just for a change. I thought to my enlightened self, “Let’s try belittling Tim and making him feel like an idiot for not picking up on my hints!”. Coz that’s always worked so well for me inContinue reading “It takes two, baby?”
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A Man’s Ultimate Sacrifice
We are often asked, why doesn’t the man get a turn to vent his frustrations in the masculine/feminine state exercise? Here is why: The masculine role is to imitate Christ. The way that God won the heart of humanity was to take the blame for our sin. He did this, not because it was hisContinue reading “A Man’s Ultimate Sacrifice”
3 Communication shifts women can make for a better relationship
Often when we feel like there is a problem with communication in our relationship, we focus on what the other person needs to change. But since you can’t control another person, we are usually disappointed. So let’s focus on what you can control. Here are three simple ways women can communicate to get a betterContinue reading “3 Communication shifts women can make for a better relationship”
Conflict is not your Enemy
Tim and I fight more because we offer relationship mentoring. Every single time we run a workshop we tend to have a massive fight, sometime throughout that month. Sometimes they are so bad that I feel like I don’t want to do it anymore.The most recent workshop is probably the worst to date. The fightContinue reading “Conflict is not your Enemy”
5 Superhero clips to put the BAM! back in your relationship!
Superhero stories call us to be greater. Understanding the influences that are affecting your relationship, such as childhood wounds, coping strategies, masculine and feminine states can be fuzzy at first. Superhero stories often have characters that demonstrate these. Here are some great superhero movie moments that help us to clarify what we need to doContinue reading “5 Superhero clips to put the BAM! back in your relationship!”
Rebuilding our Relationship: The Playlist
What’s “your song” for the two of you? Music has great power in influencing our emotional state. Emotional state is so important to relationships. It can change something that would normally cause a massive tiff, into just a passing glance. Here are some of the songs we’ve used to help make our relationship great. SomeContinue reading “Rebuilding our Relationship: The Playlist”
What does your personality type mean about you?
Your personality type, what does it mean about you? Some people really hate personality-type systems. They don’t like to feel like they can be explained or predicted or boxed. Neither do we. Our idea of personality types is different. Because the way we see personality, is that it is nothing to do with you. TheContinue reading “What does your personality type mean about you?”
Why it’s worth leaving work early today
I’ve recently started working again after having kids and I do struggle with stress. As an Enneagram Type 3, I struggle with not feeling like I’m amazing at my job. What I want to do is work harder and longer so that I feel more competent and more significant at work. I want to meet myContinue reading “Why it’s worth leaving work early today”
Make Love, Not War
When we make love, it can be a natural way for our partner to become more in-tune with us. Our default in relationships is often to try and feel connected by making the other person think and feel more like ourselves. As you may have noticed, this usually achieves the opposite. When men try toContinue reading “Make Love, Not War”
Now we don’t feel in love anymore
A week or so ago I had so many words! They just kept coming and coming. I started to think to myself “I sound like I’m crazy! Tim must be really getting sick of hearing about this.” So I stopped sharing about how I was feeling. Fast forward a few days and I’m cranky, lashingContinue reading “Now we don’t feel in love anymore”
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