by Teri Claassen | Oct 6, 2021 | Relationships
If you’re a parent, you probably know the impact of a greeting when your child welcomes you home with open arms and a loud squealing “Mommmmmmy” or “Daddddddy”. Doesn’t that warm welcome feel good? Unfortunately outside of...
by Teri Claassen | Sep 22, 2021 | Relationships
Are you friends with your spouse? Relationship expert and researcher, John Gottman, has found that friendship is the foundation of a healthy relationship and connection. His research shows that “long-term vitality and connection is maintained through moments of...
by Teri Claassen | May 12, 2021 | Relationships
We all know a forced apology when we see one. The eye roll. The huffing under his breath as he quickly says, “Sorry” with a slight attitude. Nothing about that is a sincere apology. You may have to start teaching your kids to apologize sincerely. I’ve been in the...
by Teri Claassen | Feb 17, 2021 | Relationships
Healthy relationships require give and take. You have to be willing to sacrifice and compromise in order for there to be a healthy blend of 2 becoming 1. ‘You’ and ‘Me’ have to become an ‘Us’. Sacrifice is a willing choice you make...
by Teri Claassen | Oct 7, 2020 | Relationships
When is the last time you were caught flirting in your relationship? Flirting can be a fun and playful way to connect with each other. It’s a simple way to show affection and care, but you may need some ideas for flirting in your relationship. Flirting is...
by Teri Claassen | Jun 3, 2020 | Relationships
Do you have any love busters in your relationship? William Harley is an author that created and discusses the Love buster concept. A love buster is something that is done in the relationship that breaks down the feeling of love between you and your loved one. It can...