Unconventional Coaching

Energizing the relationships in your life
July 23, 2013
5:41 pm
Topic:
Fighting Fair


Problems Bubbling Up On Vacation? »

You are finally alone together–no kids, beautiful environment, amazing hotel room, (or amazing camping spot), cell phones off (for the moment). Opportunity!  Romance, sex, fun, wild and crazy times. And what happens? Suddenly every slight irritation that you’ve had on the trip seems to blow up bigger and bigger. You feel compelled to get tell […]
January 8, 2013
2:41 pm
Topic:
Fighting Fair


That Dreaded Conversation »

Someone asked me the other day about how to deal with an uncomfortable conversation. She was concerned because a relatively new friendship had entered a tough spot. This friend/acquaintance had suddenly seemed irritated with something (she had no idea what), and had asked to meet for coffee. What to say? How to be? She had […]
October 18, 2012
1:40 am
Topic:
Fighting Fair


Stuck in the Blamer/Victim Spin Cycle? »

You and your partner keep having the same argument over and over again. It’s as if you two are stuck in that old blamer/victim spin cycle. First, he complains about something,and then you answer back, just to defend yourself. Then he takes offense and brings up more issues. Now, you really feel defensive; he’s suddenly […]