by Brigg Noyes | Aug 10, 2017 | Communication
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the concept of emotional avoidance, especially how it impacts our relationships. This is an especially important topic because we ALL avoid in some ways. It’s our way of coping with the stress of life. Avoidance can...
by Brigg Noyes | Apr 5, 2017 | Communication
Stop Digital Media from Ruining Your Relationship Last week I dragged my 14 yo daughter and 11 yo son to an excellent film: “Screenagers”. The documentary focused on the different ways kids are exposed to all types of digital media through...
by Brigg Noyes | Sep 13, 2016 | Communication
How to Communicate When Your Partner Sees the Problem Differently “Don’t worry! I’ve got the solution right here – all you have to do is stop worrying about how I lied to you and you’ll feel better. I promise I’ll never do it again....
by Brigg Noyes | Aug 1, 2016 | Communication
Why Men and Women Struggle With Different Problem-Solving Styles Is your husband a problem solver? Is your boyfriend a super duper fix-it man? Or maybe it’s your wife who’s the fixer-upper in the relationship? It is very normal for one person in a...
by Brigg Noyes | Apr 2, 2016 | Communication
Why getting mad at your partner is normal and how to successfully navigate anger. “I can’t believe you did that!” “I can’t believe you SAID that!” “I can’t stand the sight of you right now!” “I don’t...
