by Sandra Leigh | May 10, 2018 | Sparks-Couples Development
I have been all three at different points in my relationships. I went from being passive, to getting angry and I finally settled on being assertive. In a problematic relationship, it’s easy to blame your partner for being controlling or manipulative, because clearly,...
by Sandra Leigh | Apr 12, 2018 | Sparks-Couples Development
Three characteristics of a strong relationship are honesty, open communication and the ability to be vulnerable. When I think back, I remember how I used to be afraid to share my fears and insecurities. I was afraid my partner would judge me. In time, I came to...
by Sandra Leigh | Mar 21, 2018 | Sparks-Couples Development
Do you ever feel shut out or ignored by the important people in your life? When that happens – of course, we blame them for not listening, for not being considerate, for not thinking of us or being too pre-occupied with their own world to pay attention to us. Or if...
by Sandra Leigh | Mar 8, 2018 | Sparks-Couples Development
Now, THIS was a fascinating exercise for me, finding out what the key attributes were to a solid romantic relationship. I asked dozens of people at different stages of their relationships and I’m excited to share what they said. I discovered the following five key...
by Sandra Leigh | Feb 15, 2018 | Sparks-Couples Development
When I met my partner, I could tell early on that he was funny and playful and adventurous. He had the fundamentals that were important to me – he was incredibly smart, handsome, had a good job and was family oriented. Right away, we had compatibility and valued the...
by Sandra Leigh | Feb 1, 2018 | Sparks-Couples Development
Does it always have to be so serious? Yes, life is busy – but at the expense of laughter and fun? I love it when my partner and I have a laughing fit together. Someone says something that, in the moment, is so funny, we can’t stop laughing. It just feels so good to...
