My Boyfriend calls me names and expects me to be "tough" about it. What should I do?I'm a sensitive person. he says & does things that upset me. When I speak up, he calls me a baby or says “why are you so sensitive?!” In my mind he's ...

Marry Me! Or, I am Leaving

Dec 5th, 2016

Need help having a difficult conversation? Check out my online course!https://www.udemy.com/the-fine-art-of-communication/?Link to Dr. Gary Chapman's Book : Things I wish I'd known before we got married. https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?as

How to Apologize

May 28th, 2015

I don't know anyone who likes to admit when they have been wrong. However, to error is human. So, what should you do to make things right, beyond saying I am sorry?Here are the 10 key steps to an honest apology.1. Acknowledge what you ha

My boyfriend says he loves me... but has cold feet.

May 14th, 2015

Lisa sent the following email:Lately my boyfriend has been making small comments about why are we getting married? When I look at him, he says I'm just kidding. The wedding was supposed to be last September. He said he wasn't ready as it go

The Wrong Reasons to Get Married

Apr 30th, 2015

Last week we talked about the "right" reasons to get married. This week let's review reasons someone shouldn't get married.I realize that everyone has their own relationship baggage to carry, and no one is perfect. The purpose of this list

What are the right reasons to get married?

Apr 23rd, 2015

In this episode, Shawna talks about the right reasons to get married.This is a very important question and sadly, I don't think many people actually ask themselves this question until it's too late.First, lets talk about the "right" reasons to

Reasons Why Couple Argue and How to Turn it Around

Apr 16th, 2015

The three common reasons couples argue usually involves money, chores and time together.If you are thinking about getting married, or you are a newlywed, these are the three areas you must get into the habit of talking about regularly. Unfor

Graduating College - Should I stay with my boyfriend?

Apr 9th, 2015

In this episode, Shawna talks about life after college.QuestionMy boyfriend Jake and I have been together for two years. We met in college and we are about to graduate in the spring. He says he wants to marry me, but I don't know if I'm rea

To Prenup or Not? That is the Question.

Apr 2nd, 2015

Should you sign a prenup? This episode will outline the purpose for starting the prenup disucsion and the importance of having these important discussions, before you get married.This series will provide insights and steps towards preparing f

The Five Stages of Romantic Relationships

Mar 26th, 2015

Romantic relationships can be difficult to navigate. However, if you know in advance the phases of a relationship, you will be better able to decide what is best for you and the one you love.This video episode will go through the 5 stages o

How to deal with a relationship ultimatum and manipulation.

Mar 19th, 2015

Shawna talks about what to do if you are being manipulated or receive an ultimatum in a relationship.If you are dredging or avoiding having a difficult conversation with someone and would like to know where to start, you can check out my onlin

What should you do if the one you love doesn't know what they want?

Mar 12th, 2015

What do you do if the the person you love doesn't know what they want?In this episode, the Mediator in Jeans, Shawna Leady tackles this question.If you have a question you would like Shawna to answer, feel free to email your question to media

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