“I love you to death but I could ring your neck.”
I overheard one partner say this to another at the pool while enjoying a recent vacation. This quote made me think about the possible struggles you and your partner(s) have dealt with over the holidays.
There are times throughout most of our relationships when a reset is wanted, maybe even needed. Especially during the holidays, stressors can be exhausting, and partners don’t always notice or provide the curiosity, the patience, or the kindness we want or need.
Couples recently shared that during this holiday season, issues from their childhood can be triggered by their partners, sometimes without even realizing the pain inflicted. Some partners discussed having complicated relationships with their in-laws, having too few boundaries or too many boundaries, both which can incite disagreements and bad feelings about not having each other’s backs. Others stated that they’ve suffered from financial disagreements because one partner’s desire is to spend, and the other partner feels scared about spending too much.
Between January and March 2024, I invite couples to enjoy a private 1 or 2 day intensive with me at a special rate. Use the request form at the bottom of this page to begin learning wonderful ways to maximize partner communication, to share your own thoughts and feelings without blame, criticism, or defensiveness and to feel as if your wants and needs have been heard.
Simply fill out the request form below.