Don’t let perception tank your relationship

I would like to begin this article by prefacing that I am not old; I am just well seasoned. My body may betray my inner teenager, and the early bird special somehow became a part of my weekly routine, but in my own mind, I am still young. However, my next analogy may betray this…

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What is a conflict igniter?

A conflict igniter refer to a pattern of communication that often results in a gloves off, battle Royale between a couple. Regardless of who ignited the conflict, the result is the same – escalation. Conflict Ignitor #1- Blame and Criticism This igniter occurs when one or both partners are highly critical and blame the other…

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