by Sabrina Walters | Sep 1, 2020 | Communication, Conflict, Health
Photo by Joshua Newton on Unsplash This year has been tough for everyone — I know I’m certainly feeling it. Take a minute to check in with yourself. How are you feeling? Is there a chance you’re feeling more lonely? For some people, the answer to this question is...
by Sabrina Walters | Jul 14, 2020 | Communication, Conflict
Photo by Jack Finnigan on Unsplash Our last blog was about UNDERSTANDING, but how do you actually come to a compromise? How can you come to a compromise without letting go of your core need? The Gottmans discussed this on their website and they advocate for...
by Sabrina Walters | Jul 7, 2020 | Communication, Conflict
Photo by Joshua Ness on Unsplash You may not always agree with your partner on political, philosophical, or theological ideas — how do you manage that conversation without it becoming volatile? Emotions are running high right now and a lot of people don’t know what...
by Sabrina Walters | Jun 23, 2020 | Conflict, Couples, Finances, Job Transitions
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash With the pandemic shutting down much of the economy, today nearly 1 in 4 Americans have found themselves out of work. That means everyone has seen someone lose a job through this crisis. If your partner suddenly finds themselves...
by Sabrina Walters | May 20, 2020 | Brain research, Conflict, Motivation
Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash Passion can be a wonderful thing; it gives you the energy to do the tough stuff that you really want to accomplish. It drives you! For many, our passion is what first attracted our partner to us. They admire our hard work and our big...
by Sabrina Walters | May 20, 2020 | Brain research, Conflict, Motivation
Photo by milan degraeve on Unsplash You can start to feel it; your body is changing. Your heart rate picks up, you can feel it beating in your chest. Your pupils dilate, your breath quickens, your hands start to shake. This isn’t quite a panic attack, but you’re...
