by Monika Hoyt | Nov 11, 2017 | Gender Differences
A man and a woman in the same heterosexual relationship are actually in different relationships. Well, let me rephrase that. Happy couples have fewer gender differences. But in unhappy relationships, there are clear differences between men and women in emotional...
by Monika Hoyt | Apr 21, 2017 | hypersensitivity
Do you immediately brace yourself when your partner expresses concern over something in your relationship? Or prepare to fight back, whether you are under attack or not? If so, you could be making it much harder to communicate, grow and deal with issues in the...
by Monika Hoyt | Aug 14, 2015 | Communication Tips, Emotional connection, Listening
Usually when we imagine good communication, we think about how to most effectively (and without harm) get across our point. We plan what we want to say, how we want to say it, and get clear on our intentions. That’s because we know that listening is important. I...
by Monika Hoyt | May 23, 2015 | Unity
Entering into unity with your partner–what Dr. Charlotte Kasl calls “the usness place”–is the 4th and most evolved stage of healthy relationships. Only after we have achieved honesty with ourselves, expressed ourselves with integrity, and fully received...
by Monika Hoyt | May 6, 2013 | Saving a marriage
In my blog on building trust, I wrote about the importance of trust as the antidote to betrayal. I shared what betrayal really is and outlined steps towards building trust in a relationship. (To read that blog click here.) One of the most important steps to building...
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