When trust is broken in a relationship, both people play a role in rebuilding it. But they play very different rolesâand when those roles arenât clear, couples get stuck. For the person who broke the trust Rebuilding trust starts with...
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One of the biggest reasons couples get stuck in conflict is this: They treat subjective experience as if it were objective truth. Objective truth is factual.Itâs observable.It can be verified. Examples: âYou got home at 7:30.â âWe had this...
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In the previous article, we looked at ADHD and the role that executive function plays in how people focus, organize, and regulate their thoughts and actions. Many of those same brain processes also show up in autism, which is one reason the two...
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Autism and ADHD have both been noted in the popular press for increases in prevalence over the last number of decades. If you have read about these increases in reputable sources, you will know that the numbers have gone up primarily through more...
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When Money Conversations Get Heated: Practical Ways to Get Unstuck Even with shared values, clear systems, and good intentions, money conversations can still get overwhelming and heated. Stress rises, old patterns kick in, and suddenly...
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Strengthening Your Financial Partnership — Systems, Agreements & Repair Once couples build a foundation of shared meaning and teamwork, the next step is putting systems in place that support clarity, trust, and connection. Here are the...
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Building a Strong Financial Partnership — Start with Meaning, Mindset & Structure Money isn’t just practical—it’s personal. It carries stories from our childhoods, echoes of past struggles, and visions of the future we...
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These are some of the most common sources of tension in relationships—but they don’t have to be. For couples, managing finances together is about more than numbers. It’s about communication, trust, shared meaning, and alignment...
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âPerspective influences belief and belief influences behavior.â This statement has been on my mind lately. Itâs not a groundbreaking concept, but itâs a timely reminder, especially with the recent election season and the holidays just around the...
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It’s increasingly common for couples to find themselves with opposing political views. While political differences can be challenging to navigate, they don’t have to divide a relationship. In fact, differing perspectives can serve as...
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With Halloween approaching, scary costumes, movies and decorations are all around. Yet most of us aren’t afraid that there is a monster under our bed or a boogie man in the closet. As adults many of our fears become much more realistic and...
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I have a challenge for youâŠskip your New Yearâs resolution, because if you accept my challenge, you will already be about 6 weeks into making a huge difference in your life and relationships. Now here is where I should insert something clever or...
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