94. 6 Examples of Helpful Relationship Action...

When couples start therapy they often tell me they want to communicate better, have tools for how to communicate, want the relationship to be more peaceful, and want a level of respect and kindness. Do you relate? I know I want a peaceful relationship with respect and kindness. W ...  Show more

A cheat sheet of loving phrases. In this podcast, I cover sweet-nothing examples. I give you a list of 21 sweet nothings you could try to see if they work for you. This podcast is for informational purposes only. 

Are communication issues making your relationship feel hard? Most couples who arrive in couples counseling tell me that they want to improve communication in their relationships. The tricky part is knowing what's at the root of "communication issues," which can have so many cause ...  Show more

Everyone has their way of dealing with conflict, especially in relationships. Some of us deal with tension head-on, while others need to step away and have some space to think things over on their own. In this episode we wanted to discuss what are the main arguments we run into a ...  Show more

In this episode, Tarah and EJ discuss the importance of addressing concerns with your partner early on. Often couples avoid addressing issues for various reasons. When they don’t communicate their frustrations or needs, negative feelings can build, and they can begin to express n ...  Show more

What REALLY kills relationships? We often think it’s huge differences in personality or values that cause break ups, but just as often it’s the small, subtle, repeated behaviours that lead to relationships ending.

From the "Four Horsemen" of relationship conflict to the ...