Can my Partner Change for the Better?
“Not always in the way we expect”, came my reply. “But yes. People change.” People can change for the better. A relationship that seems destined to fail can be revived. A marriage that is on the rocks can be rescued and thrive afterwards
How to better understand the context of communication breakdown : How did we get here?
How did you find yourself in that communication breakdown? A step by step understanding of your context is the roadmap to resolve the breakdown.
Embrace a Winning Mindset: Transform Your Marriage
This is a practical approach to embracing a winning mindset that will transform your marriage. There’s an accompanying worksheet to guide you through the process.
What should I do if my spark is gone? 5 responses
When the spark is gone, the cultural differences seem to become more pronounced. 5 ways to deal with this situation may help save your marriage
2 ways, 9 strategies to improve your marriage now
Are cross-culture marriages so unique that they ONLY require approaches specially tailored for such relationships? Explore both worlds, 9 strategies.
A negotiated change: authentic expectations
A negotiated change doesn’t mean that you are both agreed. Compromise is cardinal. The agreement is the need for change if you are to progress.
Partner acceptance: life-long but practical
Partner acceptance is a life-long process. The comfort doesn’t lie in the absence of differences, but in the fact the differences can be managed or navigated.
Managing cultural differences: a secure approach
The article reframes the cultural differences, resulting in 5 beneifts. The same 5 benefits can be used to manage the marriage cultural differences.
Lost in translation – How to overcome this barrier.
This article looks at how communication in intercultural marriages is lost in translation and how you can practically overcome this barrier effectively.
Unlock Communication Nuances: 4 Gains and losses
Intercultural communication nuanses help us understand what the other person is communicating and can be the vehicle we use to manage the differences.
2 Big Mindsets: 1 Fosters a Flourishing Marriage
This article shows the impact of two mindsets in marriage and some systemic therapy interventions to deal with them in order to have a flourishing marriage.
The Importance of Cultural Perspective in Marriage
Cultural relativism gives us a helping hand in understanding the cultural perspectives of others. It does that by drawing us on a path of flexibilty.
The 5 Basic Significant Cultural Differences
Significant cultural differences impact values, beliefs, and expectations that shape how you interact with the world. Here are opportunities for growth.
How to Embrace Cultural Differences in a Marriage
You can embrace cultural differences by accepting your differences and working on your inner desire for your partner to abandon their culture.
Better Intercultural Marriage Differences: 6 Tips
This article discusses how to navigate intercultural marriage differences. It seeks to promote cultural sensitivity and provides practical solutions
Are Negative Emotions Bad?: 7 Key Points
Negative emotions are neither good nor bad. They simply have a negative effect on the quality of your life. They are an alarm calling for attention.
Suffering in Silence: Overcome Mental Health Stigma
I reflect on the excruciating, overpowering pain and despair of suffering in silence, and then give 3 steps that are helpful in overcoming this stigma.
Anxiety Attack: Why Couldn’t I Calm Myself Down?
I use a real-life experience to explore the belief that you can’t calm yourself down when emotionally overwhelmed, provding helpful solutions.
New Year: Why Resolutions are Short-lived
This article explains why some people start the year with new resolutions but are unable to fulfil them. Also gives solutions to make a difference
Can I Control My Emotions?
Is emotional regulation or control possible? I show that emotions can be worked on so that they no longer disrupt our lives or cause discomfort.