Janel R. MulliganDoes your partner listen to fix and not to hear you?Responding to fix and not listen is a widespread communication challenge in many relationships. You are sharing a story of an event and…Aug 24, 2020Aug 24, 2020
Janel R. MulliganMy partner gets defensive when I make a suggestion, what can I do?You aren’t going to want to hear this… First, you have to look at how you are approaching the situation. Are you approaching your partner…Aug 21, 2020Aug 21, 2020
Janel R. MulliganMy partner gets defensive when I make a suggestion, what can I do? (part 2)The scene set in part 1: Your partner has offered to cook your favorite meal for you tonight. You have made it a thousand times and know…Aug 21, 2020Aug 21, 2020
Janel R. MulliganWhat words are creating misunderstandings in your relationship?Have you considered that definitional differences are creating misunderstandings in your relationship?Aug 19, 2020Aug 19, 2020
Janel R. MulliganAre my thoughts about my relationship normal or healthy?I was listening to a fantastic podcast, “Where Should We Begin?” with Esther Perel. The first season are recordings of sessions with…Aug 17, 2020Aug 17, 2020
Janel R. MulliganA way to speak to your distracted partner about your kid(s) returning to school during COVID 19.You are sitting down with your significant other to discuss plans for your child’s 2020 -2021 school year. Discussing an upcoming school…Aug 8, 2020Aug 8, 2020
Janel R. MulliganA way to speak to your distracted partner about your kid(s) returning to school during COVID 19.You are sitting down with your significant other to discuss plans for your child’s 2020 -2021 school year. Discussing an upcoming school…Aug 3, 2020Aug 3, 2020
Janel R. MulliganApology SeriesWe are taught from a very young age to apologize. “Apologize to your sister for taking her toy.” “Apologize to me for hurting my…Jul 23, 2020Jul 23, 2020