The Problem with “I’m Right, You’re Wrong”

If you are having difficulty accepting something about your spouse or how your marriage is going, you may start to be aware that there is a way that you are being that is contributing to your unhappiness. Just below the surface of your judgments, attitudes and assessments, there is a framework through which you may […]

The Art of Negotiating Household Tasks

The art of negotiating household chores starts with a commitment to teamwork, workability and effectiveness. You and your partner simply need a piece of paper, a pen, and time set aside to talk to each other. If you follow the following guidelines for negotiating household activities, you may find yourselves with a lot more time, […]

Creating Balance in Your Busy Lives

For many couples, life can seem out of balance at times. You and your partner may feel that you have too much on your plate and not enough time in the day to get everything done. Managing all your responsibilities and commitments can crowd out your commitment to the quality of your relationship and the […]

The Fine Art of Taking Care of Each Other

I took dance lessons in sixth grade, seventh and eighth grade. I learned the fox trot, the waltz and the cha, cha, cha. All the boys and girls in my grade sat around in a large circle and I learned how to walk across the dance floor to ask a girl if she would dance […]

Why Hire a Partnership Marriage Coach?

I work with couples who are looking to nurture their connection with each other, expand teamwork in their daily lives together and create a fulfilling, enduring partnership over time. When I share that with people, I generally get a very positive, enthusiastic response. When a prospective couple calls me, I’m happy. I feel very lucky! […]

Bringing Partnership to Money

Bob Mauterstock and I are leading a workshop called, The Couples and Money Workshop, on Saturday, October 29th on Cape Cod. The workshop is $249 per couple and will be held at the First Parish Brewster, 1969 Main Street, in Brewster. We are committed that you and your spouse come away from the workshop with a […]

Scheduling a Partnership Meeting

Martha and I have very busy lives. All the couples I work with do too. We all do! A common complaint I hear couples saying is “Our lives are so busy, we never have time to sit down and talk to each other.” Making the time to sit down and talk with each other, to […]

Men’s Wellness Retreat

Save the date for Men’s Wellness Retreat! In collaboration with other speakers, I will be presenting a workshop at the Men’s Wellness Retreat on November 12th.  The title of my presentation is Exploring Partnership in Marriage (for men!). In my workshop, you will explore what partnership looks like for you in your marriage (or committed relationship).  […]

Couples and Money

Save the date for Couples and Money, a one-day workshop for you and your partner to learn practical strategies to support each other in your relationship with money. Date: Saturday, October 29th Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Location: First Parish Brewster, 1969 Main Street Brewster, MA I am excited to be leading this workshop with Bob […]

A Walk in Vondelpark

The following excerpt is from my book, The Partnership Marriage: Creating the Life You Love…Together. Martha and I strolled along in Vondelpark on a beautiful late summer day, as we were apt to do just before dinnertime when we were living in Amsterdam in 2005. The air that day was clear, the clouds lay suspended against […]