Tag: communication
Setting New Boundaries and Roles During Divorce
Adam’s not picking up the phone. I dial a few more times and finally he picks up. “What?” he replies. “What? Are you kidding me? How could you leave her at our house and, to […]
Swirl, Sniff, and Sip Your Way to Setting Expectations
In marriage and relationships, in general, we have expectations of one another. We expect certain behaviors and actions of our husbands or partners and when they do not deliver, we become disappointed. Among co-workers, we […]
Learn to Set Expectations in an Intimate Relationship
1. Expectations are reasonable based on the situation and the relationship. What does this mean? Every situation is unique as is every relationship. Your role and your expectation changes throughout the day as you flow […]
A Key or a Sword?
Communication, verbal and nonverbal, is so critical in marriage and relationships. I always thought that Adam and I had great communication even when we participated in therapy. But somewhere along the way, we actually stopped […]