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Are you in a toxic relationship? Struggling with emotional intimacy? Does your husband value you? Looking to deepen intimacy in your marriage? Has trust been broken in your relationship? Wondering why your spouse or partner is emotionally unavailable? Or are you single and looking for dating advice or help creating new relationships? On this blog you’ll find practical insights and advice on many different relationship issues from us and other relationship experts.
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The Relationship Wish List
In relationship, we wish for a lot of things, like a more attentive partner, or the perfect relationship. But perfection is hard to come by
Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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Going through Darkness Together
I was feeling off the last few weeks. I had several days of migraines and my joints were hurting. There was a lack of flow in my business...
Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Mar 4, 20243 min read
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Filling in the Blanks
On a group coaching call I led yesterday, we talked about how we “fill in the blanks”. This came up when someone mentioned a challenge...
Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Dec 22, 20234 min read
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Telling the (Uncomfortable) Truth
Yesterday, when I sat down to write the article for our monthly newsletter, something happened … well, nothing happened. I had an attack...
Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Dec 4, 20235 min read
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Taking Things Personally in your Relationship
Most of us know all too well how it feels when someone “takes things personally”. It’s frustrating! We don’t get to focus on and finish...
Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Aug 2, 20234 min read
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Coming Back Together After Fights
What happens in your relationship after you have a fight or any kind of upset? I don’t mean how you got into the fight. I mean, what...
Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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Reducing Defensiveness
Defensiveness is a natural response to criticism, blame, or accusations that we feel are unjust or unwarranted. However, when...
Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Apr 4, 20233 min read
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A Different Look At Commitment Issues
Do you or your partner struggle with commitment? Have you been looking for the reason why you or they can’t commit in relationship? Or do...
Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Dec 1, 20226 min read
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A Simple Question To Get You Un-Stuck In Relationship
“My relationship is in real trouble … I just don’t know what to do!” Have you ever reached the point in your relationship where things...
Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Oct 25, 20225 min read
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Relationship Improvement Can Feel Weird
Sonika and I went to a show for Sonika’s birthday a few weeks ago. We saw The Empire Strips back at the Great Star Theater in San...
Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Oct 4, 20225 min read
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Relationships Issues And High Expectations
As a younger man, I really wanted to find “The One”. I was much too private to tell anyone, but I dreamed of a happy-ever-after ending to...
Christian Pedersen, Co-Founder, Master Coach
Sep 16, 20225 min read
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Relationships In The Digital Age
Some time back, my daughter asked me to rub her back. I noticed myself hesitate. My addiction to my phone took over - I wanted to keep...
Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Aug 10, 20228 min read
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The Victim Strategy In Relationship
What is your first response when you hit a wall? When your partner disappoints you or when you don’t get what you want? Do you … Back off...
Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Apr 6, 20226 min read
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The Purpose Of Your Relationship
When I was in college, a girlfriend and I went on a trip to the East Coast. When we arrived at our destination, we were quite surprised...
Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Jan 8, 20225 min read
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A Netflix Relationship Just Like Yours
Sonika and I enjoy a good series as much as the next binge watcher. Given our profession, it’s perhaps not surprising that we like shows...
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Dec 2, 20217 min read
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My Husband Doesn’t Value Me
Feeling unvalued by your partner can show up in a myriad of ways. Learn how you can change this dynamic in your relationship right now.
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Nov 9, 20217 min read
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What You Can Do To Avoid Fights In A Relationship
Fighting with your partner sucks! It’s exhausting, it hurts, and it sours the mood in your relationship. So it’s only natural that many ...
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Oct 1, 20216 min read
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Feeling Judged in Your Relationship
Do you ever feel judged and criticized by your partner? Do you have the sense that your husband doesn’t value you or your wife doesn’t...
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Jul 28, 20215 min read
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How To De-Escalate Conflicts In Your Relationship
“We go from zero to a hundred in no time – there’s no in-between!” A woman in our last workshop described how she and her husband often ...
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May 4, 20214 min read
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What You Think You Want In Relationship Is Not What You Really Want
When I was in my twenties, I thought getting to be with this woman Elena would make me happy. She was confident, cool, and independent...
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Feb 2, 20215 min read
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