Archive for 'Conflict Resolution'
Stop Fighting During the Holidays – and Give Thanks
Posted on 17. Nov, 2011 by Dr. Patty Ann - Relationship Expert.
Thanksgiving begins the official start of the holiday season. Unfortunately – for many couples – this means fighting over a million different things. Why? We get so stressed out with all the extra “to-do’s” on our already jam-packed “to-do” list, tension escalates and before you know it we are at each other’s throat. This holiday [...]
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Conflict Resolution Advice for Your Relationship and Your Business
Posted on 28. Jul, 2011 by Dr. Patty Ann - Relationship Expert.
Conflict in our relationships cannot be created in a vacuum. At least two people are responsible for it when it enters our lives. Regardless of whether you “started” the conflict or fight, or you are allowing it to “perpetuate”, you have some personal responsibility for its presence in your relationship. Taking personal responsibility is conflict [...]
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Conflict Resolution and Relationship Advice
Posted on 14. Jul, 2011 by Dr. Patty Ann - Relationship Expert.
Conflict is an inevitable part of all relationships; this is true for romantic as well as business relationships. At its core, conflict stems from differences. These differences may reflect disagreements over goals, values, ideas, perceptions, motivations, to name just a few. Couples who survive, and thrive through the challenges of entrepreneurial life have successfully learned [...]
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3 Secrets every couple MUST know to FIGHT FAIR (to keep the love and intimacy alive in your relationship)
Posted on 21. Apr, 2011 by Dr. Patty Ann - Relationship Expert.
Fighting (or conflict) is a normal, even healthy part of any intimate relationship. If you are in a relationship for more than say, 5 minutes, you and your partner are going to have a difference of opinions since you are both adults with minds of your own. The secret to maintaining love and intimacy in [...]
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Spring Your Relationship into Happiness: 3 Simple Secrets Happy Couples Know.
Posted on 24. Mar, 2011 by Dr. Patty Ann - Relationship Expert.
A happy marriage (or intimate relationship) is a lot like a garden – plant the seeds in healthy soil and provide the appropriate nutrients: water and sunlight – and watch your garden grow. Tending to your garden every day, in the smallest ways, allows it to grow and bloom. This holds true for your relationship [...]
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Laugh it up like the Irish for a Great Relationship (and you will be Lucky in Love)
Posted on 10. Mar, 2011 by Dr. Patty Ann - Relationship Expert.
Nobody loves to laugh like the Irish! Maybe this ability to laugh is what brings the Irish all their luck. When it comes to our committed relationships, the ability to laugh at ourselves and each other is necessary to keep relationship challenges in perspective so we can keep the flames of passion burning bright. If [...]
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Money Fights: Signs of Financial Infidelity and practical tips on how to avoid this type of money fight!
Posted on 27. Jan, 2011 by Dr. Patty Ann - Relationship Expert.
The numbers are staggering – depending on what research poll you use – at least 50% of all couples have a partner engaged in financial infidelity. Therefore, there is at least a 50% chance that you can personally relate to the issue of financial infidelity in your relationship – or you know someone who can [...]
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Avoid a break-up with 3 Conflict Resolution Skills Necessary to Keep Your Relationship out of a Deep Winter Freeze
Posted on 20. Jan, 2011 by Dr. Patty Ann - Relationship Expert.
Preparing for an unexpected winter storm got me thinking about all the couples I have worked with over the years whose relationships go into a deep freeze when conflicts arise. Why does this occur? Because these couples were left totally unprepared for conflict and lacked the necessary conflict resolution skills essential for handling these conflicts. So many times I wish these couples [...]
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Always Fighting about the Credit Card Bill after the Holidays? 3 Simple Secrets to Finally Stop Fighting about Money in the New Year
Posted on 13. Jan, 2011 by Dr. Patty Ann - Relationship Expert.
Every year you resolve NOT to do it. You promise yourself you do not want to always be fighting with your partner about the credit card bills. In fact, you promised your self last year that 2010 would be the year you finally stop fighting about money! And yet here you are, once again, fighting, [...]
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Stop Fighting – 3 Easy Steps to Shape up your Relationship in 2011 and Stop Fighting
Posted on 07. Jan, 2011 by Dr. Patty Ann - Relationship Expert.
In order to make 2011 the best year – ever – for your relationship, the most important thing we must do is not take our loved ones for granted. Human nature being what it is, we tend to take the things we have and the ones we love for granted. This is the kiss of [...]
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