The most basic benefit of being in a relationship is the confidence you derive from having a teammate you can rely on to help with the vicissitudes of life. Below is a chart of life: If we have a companion, confidant, and lover along the...
In sessions, partners often ask me for tools to help with communication. In our formal education we are never really taught effective ways to communicate, and such tools are very important; if we practice communication skills, our relationships will improve significantly. However, if just learning...
Core principle #1: It’s not about you A seemingly paradoxical relationship axiom is that the more you convey (through action and speech) that the relationship is your priority, the more autonomy you will likely have. Perhaps you fear — consciously or unconsciously — that you're...
Dan: Checking out Jason’s new video. Jason: I know why relationships don’t work. Dan: Why? Jason: Hi, Dan. I’m glad you asked Dan: Jason, what is this wizardry? Jason: I’m trying out some new state-of-the-art technology. I’d tell you, but it’s probably a little too...
Jason A: All right. What’s up everyone? Jason A. Polk here, and coming to you with some Coffee Shop Relationship Advice. As you know, we’re not in the coffee shop. We’re in my office, downtown Denver. Also, it’s been a while since we had an...
Mike was shaken by the questions asked by his couples therapist: “Do you want to lose your family? Do you want to spend Christmas alone, or hear about your kids going to baseball games with their new stepdad? “This is what will happen if you...