My approach to couple's work is quite different than what you may have experienced before - my method applies to you as an individual, taking the focus off your partner. I truly believe (and have witnessed in my own life) that when each person does the work to show up as their best self, the relationship doesn't require so much work. It is truly possible to stay in the honeymoon phase forever. (I bet you've never heard that before!)
So often we fall into the belief that once we find the right person, we'll finally have our happily ever after. Then you find this Mr./Ms. "Right", and it feels like you've struck gold... Life is wonderful, you fall in love, you can't believe your luck or imagine your life without them. But eventually, the "honeymoon" fades... now enter the power struggle. Who IS this person?? They aren't who you thought they were - what happened?
Let's take a step back. Instead forcing our partner into the role of "Mr./Mrs. Right", what if we took on that role ourselves? Who do you want your partner to be? What character traits do you want more of? How do you want them to treat you? Get clear on these answers, and then BE that person.
My first concern is not your relationship, but each of you as individuals. That doesn't mean I don't want your relationship to work for you, I just know major and often quick transformation can occur when you start with the individual. It starts with each partner being able to meet their own needs, manage their emotions, and acknowledge their triggers. It starts with owning your part. We all want the honeymoon to go on forever - it's only in the subconscious that we eventually find reasons for it to end. Memories of past experiences, habitual emotions, behaviors and reactions, hard wired beliefs - these are the things that get in the way of our bliss. And it's not your partner's job to deal with your wounds and bad habits. It's yours.
During our time together we'll work on moving the focus off your partner and turning inward. No more trying to change or fix them. No more criticism. Absolutely no negativity. Just you. You'll find that being the person of your dreams is truly the key to being in the relationship of your dreams.
The next Couple's Weekend is March 26-29, 2021. It will be held near Whitefish, MT and is limited to three couples. The all-inclusive cost for the retreat is $1499 per couple.