As most of you know I believe the most effective way to work on a relationship is to work on self. That is why I focus on building a strong personal foundation. It is when we feel in charge of our own lives that we can objectively and honestly relate with another. When two people [...]
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I read a blurb today put out by the European Union (consisting of 27 nations) stating that the number of children born out of wedlock has doubled in the last twenty years. The country with the highest out of wedlock birth rate, 59%, is Estonia. Since I am originally from Estonia I was very interested [...] “Real love is a decision to do life long work by becoming a caring companion.” When I read this recently it put love into a different context for me. I had not thought of it in that way. Yet I think there is so much truth to that statement. It takes commitment and effort to [...] Relationships work best if each partner takes responsibility for his/her own growth. By doing that each is free to give to and grow their relationship. Neither one has the burden of holding up the other instead each is autonomous and they are together because they feel that life is richer as a result. There is no [...] Since I am known for helping couples rekindle their relationships I am frequently asked what to do when the spark is gone. We all need a spark both personally and in our relationship in order to feel good about our life. Recently I came across a new book by Terry L.Orbuch called 5 Simple Steps to [...] I am convinced that all of us have dreams inside us that we yearn to fulfill. Yet we can miss out on enjoying life if we do not simultaneously keep our focus on living fully in the present. Last night I saw the movie UP. The lead character is a 78 year old grieving widower who [...] You are excited. You finally took the big step to pursue what you have been wanting to do for a long time. You are energized and feel yourself evolving in new directions. Although at times you are scared and feel uncertain you stay focused and start having success. Then comes the clincher. [...] Has this happened to you? You are in a good mood and then your partner says something and “puff” your mood changes. This is the relationship effect. It can show up in many different ways but invariably is reflects abdication of control over oneself to someone else. Let me share an example. Here is the scene. [...] I have just been listening to Tiger Woods who gave a press conference. This time he really seemed to understand the emotional ramifications of his behavior both for himself and for his marriage. His infidelity was a betrayal of their marital commitment. Only time will tell if his wife and he can repair their marriage. A [...] The last seven days have been filled with news of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. I feel for all the people who are desperate to find food, medical care, a place to sleep, and are looking for their loved ones or grieving their loss. They are right now helpless to solve many of these concerns [...] |
 
  
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