Our 12 Relationship Archetypes guide has officially become the most popular resource on our website. Tens of thousands of singles and couples have explored these patterns to better understand what they need and how to create a fulfilling life and partnership. But reading about them is only the first step. The real breakthrough happens when you identify exactly which archetype is driving your … [Read more...] about What’s Your Relationship Archetype? New Quiz!
Relationship Help for Couples
The Couples Circle: Powerful Peer Support for Conscious Couples
By David Steele I first learned about the concept of a Couples Circle when I spent the weekend at Harville Hendrix’s ranch in New Mexico helping to form "Imago Couples International;" a non-profit peer support organization for couples. In addition to benefiting personally, as a Relationship Coach I see tremendous benefit for participation in a Couples Circle for any functional couple who … [Read more...] about The Couples Circle: Powerful Peer Support for Conscious Couples
Top Two Principles for a Successful Relationship
As a relationship professional for over 40 years, a child of divorce who has been divorced twice and finally found his soul mate (we celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary this year) I’ve learned a lot about what it takes to have a happy, successful, fulfilled life and relationship. First, let’s acknowledge that there are no credible research or “facts” that can answer this question. … [Read more...] about Top Two Principles for a Successful Relationship
Four Alternatives to Compromise in a Relationship
Compromise should be a last resort for resolving differences in a relationship and here’s why: When you “compromise” you are giving up some of what you want/need to meet in the middle somewhere with your partner. If you do this often enough you will find yourself sacrificing too much to make the relationship work and will resent your partner and be unhappy. Here’s an example: In my first … [Read more...] about Four Alternatives to Compromise in a Relationship
Top Five Tips for Facilitating Dialogue in Relationship Coaching
1. Be mindful that you are coaching their RELATIONSHIP which is the space between them, and you can't do so if each partner focuses on YOU. The easiest and most important strategy for facilitating dialogue is, whenever possible, to direct their attention AND responses to EACH OTHER and not to you. Be sure to discuss this during Intake when on-boarding your new clients so they know what to … [Read more...] about Top Five Tips for Facilitating Dialogue in Relationship Coaching
Telling Your Whole Truth in Advanced Partnerships
Advanced Partnerships are deeply connected with a high degree of intimacy, trust, love and commitment. But "Intimacy" is just a word, what does it really mean? The dictionary defines intimacy as “a close, familiar and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person.” For couple relationships, we define intimacy as “sharing your private thoughts and feelings, wants and … [Read more...] about Telling Your Whole Truth in Advanced Partnerships
