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Send us a text Arguments are a part of most relationships.   Arguments can be a tool to fine tune the relationship.  Sometimes we might need to have an argument for the sake of repairing  or improving the relationship.  When we know how to argue more effectively we can avoid unnecessary pain and damage to the relationship.  In this episode you will learn how to hold yourself into account and how t...

Send us a text Long lasting happy relationships are hard to come by.  It seems like most people don't really know how to create a healthy relationship with their partner.    Some people dedicate years and invest their lives to creating a good relationship.  But unfortunately too many relationships fall apart.  In this episode I talk about four significant factors that contribute to unhealthy...

Send us a text Parenting can be tricky.  It would be nice if each child came with their own instruction manual.  We try to avoid some of the mistakes that we feel our parents made.   However,  avoiding a repeat of our experience is not always the best way to raise our children.  This podcast will go over things to consider when raising children with different needs.   That way we can increase the...

Send us a text When you have a conflict, how do you normally handle it?  Do you attack, avoid, or accommodate.  In this episode I talk about different tendencies that we have when confronted with conflicting situations.  It would be good to understand your tendencies.  It can make a difference in how you are perceived in your relationships.  

Send us a text How should we deal with unreasonable or difficulty people?  And what if the difficult person is a loved one?  My wife Ruby and I discuss important concepts and strategies about how to better navigate people in your life that take up a lot of your energy,  from the cashier at the market to you own parent.  

Send us a text Communication in relationships  can get complicated.  This episode goes over some important tips for the person delivering a message and the person receiving a message.   When we practice these basic skills we can reduce the damage we tend to cause with the people we value.  More importantly it sets you on a path on how  to better understand  your loved ones.  

Send us a text This episode focuses on understanding more effective approaches to understanding why you might be struggling in understandin  your partner.  Listen and find out what we can do to start improving conflicts in relationships.  Find out what might be getting in the way.