Posts Tagged ‘divorce’
Ken Donaldson: Get Smarter and Raise Your Relational Intelligence
You’ve seen the obvious trends: Increased numbers of divorces, more frequent domestic violence and an overall decrease in relationship intelligence. We’re becoming relationship dummies. It’s time to get smart and raise your Relational Intelligence (RQ)! But how do you raise your RQ? Let’s start by understanding three components of a highly intelligent relationship culture and…
Read MoreCoach Ken Donaldson: Healthy, Happy and Lasting Relationship Secrets Uncovered
Whether you’re single, in a relationship or perhaps coming out of a relationship, it’s always good to know the primary relationship building blocks…right?!! Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with and/or interview thousands of people and ask them about their relationships. I’ve noticed some trends in the happier, healthier and longer lasting…
Read MoreCore Relationships: Was it poor work life balance that caused Al and Tipper Gore to separate?
We’ll probably never know what has driven Al and Tipper Gore to separate. And out of respect and dignity, we never should. But it does invite curiosity and an interesting case study regarding work-life balance and its impact on your core relationships (marriage, life partnerships, etc.). One of THE most significant parts of work life balance would…
Read MoreMarry YourSelf First: Depression, Addiction, Divorce…
I had a client say something very interesting to me last week…she suggested that because I was a mental health counselor, I must have minimal issues, like depression, addiction, divorce or other related challenges. Ha! I wish! I shy away from sharing much of my personal story with my clients, as that is all part…
Read MoreJohn Gottman on Why Marriages Succeed or Fail
THE KEY TO REVIVING OR “DIVORCE-PROOFING” A RELATIONSHIP
is not how you handle disagreements (negotiating differences & improving communication).