(This is a guest post by CivilCommunicator) Discussions about how best to communicate tone through non-verbal methods have been going on since back in 1837 when the telegram was first invented. When there’s no tone of voice or body language … Read More
When you are searching for a local mediation company, you likely are starting online. You may use a search engine like Google to look around at a few firms, make a few calls, and look at online reviews. Recently we … Read More
When you have experienced loss, particularly a spouse, it changes how you view relationships. Through great pain, you can experience strong connection and love. I had the great privilege of being with my first husband, Tommy, for ten years, married … Read More
What’s your credit score? And why does it matter? I recently met with a banker who told me that she had to decline a loan to a small business since the credit score for the business owner was so low. … Read More
Summer weddings are upon us! Saying “I do!” is rather exciting, but all the planning leading up to it can be stressful. Before walking down the aisle, most couples choose some form of marriage preparation. Many times that involves the … Read More
One of the hardest things anyone could ever go through is the loss of a child. It puts a strain on all aspects of your life: your identity, your career, and even your marriage. More than 90% of people who … Read More
No marriage is perfect. It is important to realize that everyone has their ups and downs. Real relationships are moments of happiness and connection speckled with tough times that require patience and understanding. However, there are some big damaging actions … Read More
Over and over, relationships struggle with the idea of perfection. Often, a spouse is held to an impossibly high standard of perfection, regardless of the fact that the other person doesn’t consider themselves to be perfect. As a San Diego … Read More
Did you know that the divorce rates for second and third marriages are much worse than first? In fact, ~56% of second marriages and ~75% of third marriages end in divorce. I had a conversation recently about why that could … Read More
After any major shift in your life, your identity comes into question. Some shifts are happy, the transition from single to married or person to parent. We often attach part of our ‘being’ to the title or status that we … Read More