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     How to work through major problems
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    By Don Olund
    In Collaboration, Communication, Conflict resolution, major problems, Podcast
    Posted June 8, 2018

    How to work through major problems

    All couples encounter major problems from time-to-time. You are not going to get along 24/7. Problems don’t disappear once you adjust. Expect occasional conflicts throughout married life. This is [...]

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     How to use a time-out when an argument gets out of control
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    By Don Olund
    In Communication, Conflict resolution, Marriage, Podcast, Repairing conflicts, Time-out
    Posted January 21, 2017

    How to use a time-out when an argument gets out of control

    You’re just trying to get dinner on the table so the kids can eat, finish homework, take baths, and get to bed at a reasonable hour. But the kids aren’t cooperating and your spouse is [...]

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     How to Recover from a Major Argument
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    By Don Olund
    In Communication, Conflict resolution, Healthy relationships, Marriage, Podcast, Repairing conflicts
    Posted September 11, 2016

    How to Recover from a Major Argument

    Marian and I were on our way home from a family event. We had a great time and were really excited because the next morning we were leaving for vacation. For some strange reason we got into a [...]

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     How to argue less and love more
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    By Don Olund
    In Communication, Conflict resolution, Connecting, Forgiveness, Marriage, Relationships, Repairing conflicts, Respect
    Posted March 15, 2015

    How to argue less and love more

    I enjoy watching movies. Recently my wife and I watched the 1951  classic, “A Streetcar Named Desire”. It was an edgy film, involving triangulated relationships. It’s not your [...]

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     What Type of Couple Are You?
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    By Don Olund
    In Communication, Conflict resolution, Relationships, Repairing conflicts, Respect, Uncategorized
    Posted March 9, 2015

    What Type of Couple Are You?

    All couples fight. It is unavoidable. Imperfect people form imperfect relationships. I have an imperfect marriage too. My wife and I have conflicts once in awhile. I don’t like to fight. [...]

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     My top 7 couple conflict resolution strategies
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    By Don Olund
    In Communication, Conflict resolution, Connecting, Relationships, Repairing conflicts
    Posted August 23, 2014

    My top 7 couple conflict resolution strategies

    Have you ever felt stuck after a conflict with your spouse/partner?  An argument gets out of hand.  Words are spoken you wish you could take back.  Or perhaps you were on the receiving end.  You [...]

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     5 Key Steps to Repair an Offense
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    By Don Olund
    In Communication, Conflict resolution, Repairing conflicts, Respect, Self-respect
    Posted May 13, 2014

    5 Key Steps to Repair an Offense

    One of my favorite YouTube channels is called “How It Should Have Ended”.  It is an animated spoof that re-enacts movie endings.  Many of these tongue-in-cheek clips are hilarious! [...]

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     5 Ways to Disarm an Argument
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    By Don Olund
    In Communication, Conflict resolution, Connecting
    Posted March 15, 2014

    5 Ways to Disarm an Argument

    Arguments are inevitable. Can’t avoid them 100% of the time. Under certain circumstances the probability increases a fight is coming. Things like– a bad mood– rough [...]

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     Resentment – Causes, Consequences, & Cures
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    By Don Olund
    In Communication, Conflict resolution, Forgiveness, Marriage enrichment, Relationships, Repairing conflicts, Self-improvement
    Posted August 12, 2013

    Resentment – Causes, Consequences, & Cures

        As a relationship, communication specialist I spend a vast majority of my day working with couples and/or families who face challenges in sustaining healthy relationships.  They [...]

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