by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Jul 17, 2023 | Marriage and Relationships
Here’s a few questions to start off the discussion: 1. Are you still together? If so, why are you when the behavior didn’t change? 2. Do you love this person who you resent? If so, why do you? 3. Have you discussed the situation and your mutual goals? If not, why not?...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Jul 12, 2023 | Marriage and Relationships
There is never going to be a time without high drama and emotions in blended families. If you’re going to marry someone with kids, be prepared. Why? Because kids were meant to have a stable relationship with both parents under one roof. This is even true within...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Jul 11, 2023 | Marriage and Relationships
Thank you to two people who requested this topic in slightly different language…. It’s the old complaint of, “Why can’t we communicate?” Here’s the short answer: Because the “we” in that sentence isn’t actually there!...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Jun 21, 2023 | Marriage and Relationships
Thank you Cherie Nixon for this interesting question. You were wondering if you are “ready for that” and whether you could handle it. Having feelings – and getting those feelings returned – has to be one of the most exciting of experiences. It...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Jun 19, 2023 | Marriage and Relationships
Believe it or not, every attempt at self-sabotage is actually meant to help us. That’s because the behaviors, feelings, and attitudes that hijack us are our protectors within. Protectors started helping us when we were young — and they haven’t...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Jun 14, 2023 | Marriage and Relationships
I posted a question on Tuesday, What’s Your Obstacle For Not Taking The Coaching Course? And someone gave what I think is a great answer – How do I know it will work for me? Now to answer that correctly, we need to start with the problem, right? Not all...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Jun 12, 2023 | Marriage and Relationships
Great question! Thank you for this suggestion! I don’t think most people are compatible. My daughter and my son will chat about their legal cases as they’re both attorneys. My daughter’s husband is bored to tears. He’s a computer person and...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Jun 7, 2023 | Marriage and Relationships
Thank you to the group member who supplied this topic. And it sure does come up often: “Why can’t they listen?” “Why can’t they show me the same courtesy and care that I show to them?” “Why do they tell me they love me if they...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | May 29, 2023 | Marriage and Relationships
When you’re talking to the wall, it’s kind of hard to be positive. Then again, I live alone (my husband died 7 years ago) and I talk to the walls all the time. They don’t help me much, but the advantage is that they leave me alone when I’m...
