Coaching Corner

In relationships, there are always plenty of things to apologize for on both sides of the table. No one's wrong doing is greater than the other person because" two wrongs don't make a right". Effectively Apologizing to your partner can mean the difference between a peaceful night sleep in your bed or a horrible night sleep on your couch. To apologize effectively you must first, Sincerely Acknowledge the fact that you did something wrong. Second, Give an explanation for the offense that you did to your partner. Third, Express how incredibly sorry you are for what you did to the other person. What that would look like is you demonstrating/expressing how bad or ashamed you feel for doing that action. This helps your partner understand your mistake. Lastly, You must make amends for the offense that was done by reassuring your partner that the offense will not happen again. At the end of the day, things do happen in a relationship but you have to be honest about fixing iss

When it comes to change in a relationship, some people may view the other person changing as impossible. Especially, when there are communication barriers that are going on with in the relationship. I'm here to say that change is possible and you can have what you want out of your relationship if you communicate it. Effective communication isn't a one way street, it's a two way street. It's when one side talks openly, honestly and fairly. The other party listens openly and without judgement. Both parties must take turns hearing each other's needs and than coming up with serious action steps for improvement. Your relationship, as well as, your individual life can be changed if you put in the work, prayer, and be patience. " Knowing that God is the Judge of all, Jesus said if we have anything against anyone, we should forgive(Mark 11:25) - and then never stop forgiving(Matthew 18:22). Bitterness will poison and drain the vitality out of any relationship. So, when