by Don Flecky | Apr 28, 2021 | Communication, Empathy, Listening, Relationships
Trading Places (For Mother’s Day) It’s a wonderful feeling to be understood by another person. They get you. They accept you. They appreciate you at the deepest level. Have you ever really felt completely understood by someone? What was that like? How did that affect...
by Don Flecky | Mar 11, 2021 | Communication, Listening, Relationships
All the picture frames at the store show couples who are smiling, happy, and madly in love. A lot of people think a “picture frame marriage” is something that happens to “the lucky people”. In their minds, those “lucky couples” are always happy, always have those “in...
by Don Flecky | Feb 10, 2021 | Communication, Conflict, Relationships, Romance
QUESTION: “I put so much effort into our Valentine’s Day celebration. I was the one who got the babysitter, I made the reservations at the new restaurant well ahead of time. I was the one who made it special. What did he do? Nothing! Just a card....
by Don Flecky | Jul 23, 2020 | Communication, Conflict, Relationships
As our nation deals with the pandemic, many couples find themselves having more anxiety and tension in their marriages. There can be conflict and hurt. Sometimes the fight may be about different strategies of safety precautions related to the virus. One thinks the...
by Don Flecky | Nov 13, 2019 | Appreciation, Communication, Relationships
Communication Tips (a Free Resource from CoupleTalk) Your Relationship Thanksgiving Checklist Thanksgiving season is upon us. There are many things we can be grateful for, but sometimes the loved ones around us don’t hear that we’re grateful they’re a part of our...
by Don Flecky | Sep 29, 2019 | Communication, Conflict, Listening, Relationships
Communication Tips (a Free Resource from CoupleTalk) 4 Ways to Deepen Conversations in Your Relationship Four things YOU can do to improve communication and intimacy with your partner. STEP #1: LISTEN – to yourself! The way you communicate may be part of the problem....
