Second Marriages & Blended Families: The Conversation Every Couple Needs Before Saying “I Do” [VIDEO]
Have you discussed how holidays will work, co-parenting with former spouses, family traditions, boundaries, and each partner's role with the children? Perhaps the most important conversation of all is [...]
Are Your Dreams, Hopes, and Expectations for Marriage Aligned? [VIDEO]
This premarital mediation discussion emphasizes the importance of couples talking openly about their hopes, dreams, intentions, and expectations for marriage before they get married. Ada notes that life is [...]
A Bird and a Fish: The Truth About Love & Compatibility [VIDEO]
This video explains that love and compatibility are not the same thing. You can deeply love someone but still struggle to live with them if your lifestyles, values, or expectations [...]
BIG THANKS to the WAXING TEAM! [VIDEO]
In this video, Ada reflects on a memorable Olympic moment when a Swedish cross-country skier credited the often-overlooked waxing team for their gold medal win. She believes mediators play [...]
You Had the Talk … Now What? [VIDEO]
After deciding when, where, and how to have a difficult conversation, the most important step is what happens next. Changing communication habits takes time, so expect mistakes along the [...]
Conflict Isn’t the Problem — How You Handle It Is [VIDEO]
When resolving conflict, focus on how you have the conversation. Instead of reacting with denial, deflection, or defensiveness, give each person space to speak without interruption about what happened, [...]
Conflict Resolution for Couples: What Happens After the Conversation [VIDEO]
In this final installment of my conflict resolution series, I discuss what I believe is the most important step in resolving arguments: what happens after the conversation. Couples often focus [...]
How to Resolve Conflict: When and Where to Have the Conversation [VIDEO]
Conflict is a natural part of life, whether in relationships, family, friendships, or work. If you’ve ever said something in the heat of the moment that you regret, this [...]
How Couples Argue: Do You Fight Fair or Go for the Jugular? [VIDEO]
What kind of fighter are you? Do you fight fair, or do you go for the jugular? Now, this might seem like a ridiculous topic to talk about for [...]