These are the three rules that I’d advise you adopt in your marriage, whether you work with me or not. They are non-negotiable in my office – Once I start working with my couples, we discuss these right away. Session one, literally. My Three Rules for Our Work Together- Rule # 1 […]
The Question You Ask and Why I don’t Answer So, you ask me this one question. Pretty frequently. And I don’t answer it – On purpose. What question is that? What do you charge? Or some version thereof. How much does it cost to work with you? How much are your packages? […]
There is a difference between fighting to surrender, and fighting to win. Reality Check — Not all of my couples make it. Sometimes they come, when they should have come months or years ago. Other times, they come because they want to be able to say – “We have done it ALL. There […]
So, you tell me you don’t have one. One hour each week to come in to meet with me for a session. Seriously. I do want to question that — For your sake, not mine. [Yes, I see my couples once a week.] Listen to what you are saying. Just for a second. […]
Why I don’t do Square gift cards in my business? Certainly not for lack of inquiries. I have had so many couples over the years, older couples with older kids, ask me about this. Lately, it’s even been the other way around. Younger couples asking on their parents’ behalf. (How cool is that, […]
How long does it take? How long does it take for my marriage to get to that place that you talk about – the place where you create the relationship with your spouse that you no longer want to leave – not now, not later – not ever? I get asked that question more […]
Every so often, someone will say this thing which leaves me in utter shock. Worse even, they say it with an ever-so-slight hint of an apology. Apology! Let me explain. Utter Shock – The How & the When My first question, when clients schedule their call is always is some form […]
“Why is not everyone doing this? Everybody should do that. This was great. I so appreciate it. ” These are the words she said as we were wrapping up the 30 min initial consultation on the phone. Do what, you ask? Do a phone consult with the potential clients before bringing them in […]
“Why isn’t everyone doing this? Everybody should do that. This was great. I so appreciate it. ” These are the words she said as we were wrapping up the 30 min initial consultation on the phone. Do what, you ask? Do a phone consult with the potential clients before bringing them in for […]
As far as compliments in my directions – ones that come from clients – some might call this one odd. That’s alright. These four words. They landed it my lap, just like that. I am calling it real. Heartfelt and raw. It didn’t happen during the intake. Not even in session two. Somehow […]
