Did you know that how you handle conflict is one of the biggest predictors of divorce? It's true. Dr. Gottman found multiple behaviors couples have in conflict that predict divorce. In this episode I discuss what those are and the top 4 conflict resolution mistakes to avoid. 🚨Want my FREE Training on How To Rebuild Your Marriage In 90 Days? Get it here! 🚨For my most comprehensive resource to resolve your resentments, join my ER Marriage Intensive here. Leave a voicemail at 3...

Are you wondering if your partner is drinking too much? Are they telling you it's their choice how much they drink? If so, you're going to have some marital problems. Any addictive behavior that impairs your relationship is a marital topic. In this episode I walk you through some steps on what to do about it. Here's an article on when to separate from an addict. 🚨Want my FREE Guide on How To Improve Your Communication In 4 Steps? Get it here! 🚨For my most comprehensive...

No one gets married to eventually be in a sexless marriage. However, that happens to many couples. In the episode today I discuss five steps to reverse engineer a sexless marriage to have more intimacy in your relationship! 🚨Want my FREE Training on How To Rebuild Your Marriage In 90 Days? Get it here! 🚨For my most comprehensive resource to resolve your resentments, join my ER Marriage Intensive here. FOLLOW me on social for FREE daily tips! Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok

🚨Want my FREE Training on How To Rebuild Your Marriage In 90 Days? Get it here! https://unique-maker-1596.kit.com/857eb921a4 Recognizing whether your partner is gaslighting you is crucial because gaslighting can deeply distort your sense of reality, self-worth, and emotional safety. Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation where one partner denies your experiences, blames you unfairly, or twists facts to make you question your memory or judgment. Over time, this can lead to confusion, ...

The Coldplay "cheaters" situation has captured public attention—not just because of the betrayal itself, but because it highlights deeper truths about modern relationships. As a therapist, one key lesson is that emotional disconnection often precedes infidelity. When couples stop sharing, stop listening, or stop prioritizing one another, vulnerability to temptation increases. Another takeaway is that cheating rarely happens in a vacuum—it’s often a symptom of unresolved conflict, unmet needs,...

Emotional intimacy is the foundation of a strong, lasting relationship. It’s what allows partners to feel safe, seen, and deeply connected. When emotional intimacy is present, couples can be vulnerable without fear of judgment, express needs honestly, and support each other through life’s ups and downs. This kind of closeness builds trust and deepens love over time. Without it, couples may feel like strangers living under the same roof—disconnected, misunderstood, and emotionally alone. Emoti...

Stopping divorce often begins with a willingness to pause, reflect, and reconnect. Many couples drift apart not from a lack of love, but from unresolved hurt, unmet needs, or poor communication. To stop divorce, both partners must commit to rebuilding trust and emotional safety. That means listening with empathy, owning mistakes without defensiveness, and learning how to speak each other’s emotional language. Seek help—through counseling or coaching—to break harmful patterns and learn new too...

Forgiveness in marriage can be blocked by several powerful emotional and psychological barriers. Deep hurt, betrayal, and unresolved pain often create walls that are hard to tear down. Pride and ego can keep someone from admitting fault or extending grace. Holding onto anger or resentment can feel like self-protection, especially when trust has been broken. A lack of empathy or understanding for the other person's perspective makes forgiveness harder. Sometimes, the offense feels too great or...

🎉SHARE This With A Friend! Call 303-578-0618 and leave a voicemail with your question and I'll respond to it on a future episode! A sexless marriage can deeply affect a man’s emotional, psychological, and even physical well-being. For many men, sexual intimacy is a primary way of expressing love and feeling connected to their partner. When that connection disappears, it can lead to feelings of rejection, inadequacy, and loneliness. Over time, this may erode his self-esteem and create emotiona...

✏️PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW & Call 303-578-0618 and leave a voicemail with your questions and I'll respond to them on a future episode! Fixing an unhappy marriage is possible if both partners are willing. The first step is to consider what's caused the drift in your marriage in the first place. Second, you must be willing to address your resentments because nothing will go well when there's active resentments. Third, you must nurture your friendship through emotional intimacy, dates, and affe...

🎉SHARE This With A Friend! Call 303-578-0618 and leave a voicemail with your question and I'll respond to it on a future episode! Developing emotional safety in you relationship is essential. When we don't feel safe, we pull back, we build walls, we shut down. In contrast, when we feel emotionally safe, we open up. Think of emotional safety as the sun and you're a flower. The more sun you receive, the more your peddles open up naturally and vice versa. In this episode, I cover the top five wa...

✏️PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW & Call 303-578-0618 and leave a voicemail with your questions and I'll respond to them on a future episode! Learning to fight fair in marriage is a growth area for many couples. Instead of fighting fair, many spouses fight unfair and doing so eventually destroys their relationship. How you handle conflict often impacts your entire relationship. In this episode, I discuss two examples on how to fight fair from my marriage. 🚨For my most comprehensive resource to reso...

🎉PLEASE SHARE WITH OTHERS! Call 303-578-0618 and leave a voicemail with your question and I'll respond to it on a future episode! An uneven workload can create a troubled marriage. An uneven workload creates emotional distance, and a sense of imbalance in the partnership. When one partner consistently bears more responsibilities—whether in parenting, household tasks, or emotional labor—it can lead to feelings of being undervalued and overwhelmed. The other partner may become complacent or una...

✏️PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW & Call 303-578-0618 and leave a voicemail with your questions and I'll respond to them on a future episode! 🚨For my most comprehensive resource to resolve your resentments, join my ER Marriage Intensive here. 🛠️For my most cost effective resource to learn skills for a healthy marriage, join my TOOLS Marriage Course here. There are many tips to fight less with your partner. However, this is one you may not have heard of. It's called "sharing your tender ...

🎉PLEASE SHARE WITH OTHERS! Call 303-578-0618 and leave a voicemail with your question and I'll respond to it on a future episode! To learn more about my FRCA program to become a Certified Relationship Coach click here! 🛠️For my most cost effective resource to learn skills for a healthy marriage, join my TOOLS Marriage Course here. Saving your marriage begins with open, honest communication. Take time to really listen to your partner without interrupting or judging. Rebuild trust by bein...

✏️PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW! Call 303-578-0618 and leave a voicemail with your questions and I'll respond to them on a future episode! To learn more about my FRCA program to become a Certified Relationship Coach click here! 🚨For my most comprehensive resource to resolve your resentments, join my ER Marriage Intensive here. 🛠️For my most cost effective resource to learn skills for a healthy marriage, join my TOOLS Marriage Course here. Compatibility is often romanticized as the corners...

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✏️PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW! Call 303-578-0618 and leave a voicemail with your questions and I'll respond to them on a future episode! To resolve your resentments and get your marriage back on track, learn more about my ER Marriage Intensive in Dallas, TX 4/27 here! Assuming negative intent in your partner can quickly erode trust and damage the foundation of a healthy relationship. When we automatically jump to conclusions or believe the worst about our partner’s words or actions, we shift from c...

✋PLEASE SHARE WITH OTHERS! Call 303-578-0618 and leave a voicemail with your question and I'll respond to it on a future episode! 🚨For my most comprehensive resource to resolve your resentments, join my ER Marriage Intensive here. 🛠️For my most cost effective resource to learn skills for a healthy marriage, join my TOOLS Marriage Course here. Learning from someone with more experience is a smart decision because it accelerates personal and professional growth. Experienced individu...

✏️PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW! Call 303-578-0618 and leave a voicemail with your questions and I'll respond to them on a future episode! To learn more about my CO Marriage Retreat 3/29 click here! Want to learn more about my most cost effective resource no matter where you live? Read about my Tools Marriage Course! Discerning whether your perception of your partner is true or false requires self-awareness, open communication, and a willingness to challenge assumptions. Emotions, past experiences, a...