Coaching Corner

Building and maintaining a happy relationship takes effort, understanding, and a bit of patience. Whether you’re just starting out or have been together for years, nurturing your connection is essential. I’ve learned that happy relationships don’t just happen; they are created through intentional actions and thoughtful communication. Let’s explore some practical couples relationship tips that can help you strengthen your bond and enjoy a more fulfilling partnership. Essential Couples Relationship Tips for Everyday Happiness When it comes to happy relationships, small daily habits often make the biggest difference. Here are some simple yet powerful tips you can start practicing today: Communicate openly and honestly. Share your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. When you express yourself clearly, misunderstandings become less frequent. Listen actively. Listening is just as important as talking. Show your partner you care by giving them your full attention and reflecting bac...

When we enter a relationship, we often hope to find not only a partner but also a best friend. Yet, many couples struggle to truly be friends with each other. Why is it that sometimes, despite love and commitment, couples cannot seem to connect on that friendly, easygoing level? I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on this question, and I want to share some insights that might resonate with you. Understanding these reasons can be the first step toward building a stronger, more fulfilling connection. The Challenge of Balancing Roles in a Relationship One of the biggest reasons couples struggle to be friends is the challenge of balancing different roles. When you’re in a romantic relationship, you wear many hats: lover, confidant, partner, and sometimes even caretaker. These roles can create expectations that overshadow the simple joy of friendship. For example, when one partner expects the other to always be emotionally available or to solve problems, it can feel more like a duty than a ...

 

 

The reason why financial stress hurts relationships is that each party feels that particular stress differently. Both people may know what the financial situation is but never talk about how it makes them feel daily.  Don't get me wrong but who would want to talk about financial problems often? Especially if these financial issues are a recurring problem in the relationship.  It's mentally and emotionally draining because in a lot of ways you're doing what you can to fix the issues. Now if the issue is a difference in spending habits then a lot of those things should have been worked out before marriage.  In marriage, a difference in spending habits could be harmful to the relationship because marriage is a team sport. What affects one party affects both parties. You connected in a lot of ways including your debts and liabilities. If you didn't take the time to have a adaptive plan for tackling your financial responsibilities in the beginning it's not too late to st...

So the problem with losing your since of self is figuring out were to begin your journey of learning who you are now. Some people that have lost themselves would say I want to feel like the old me again. What you have to realize is there is no reversing time to go back to find the old you. Your best bet is to start getting to know the person you are right now in this moment. Now starting that process maybe difficult depending on what stage in life your in and if you have kids or not. Being in a relationship while trying to work on you also comes along with its set of challenges. To start the work of getting to know yourself is not just about accomplishing the task but also about enjoying the journey. Learning your likes, dislikes, loves, hates and learning how to set/keep boundaries. Now learning how to set boundaries is a whole neither conversation in it self because you not only have to set them, you must maintain them as well. Now from the first few lines of this blog you maybe ques...