Mike Dawson, Author at Fully Living Counseling

How Could My Expectations set my Spouse up for Failure?

Written by Mike Dawson on May 14, 2023. Posted in Communication.

One thing I see with couples, regardless of whether they’re recently married or have been together for years, is that...

adjust your reality, assumptions, disappointment, disconnection, expectations, stress

15 Steps to Recognize Unsafe Relationships and Protect Yourself

Written by Mike Dawson on May 14, 2023. Posted in Relationship.

Handling difficult situations is often distressing. It can be just plain hard on us. Many times we have fears or doubts...

blamers, defensive, empathentic, enmesh, manipulate, safe

couple sitting in movie theater watching movie

Connected Couples Need a Movie Theater Attitude

Written by Mike Dawson on May 14, 2023. Posted in Connection, Relationship.

Susan and I love going out to the movie theater together. But it never ceases to amaze us how differently we view what...

interested and curious observer, movie theater attitude, my spouses perspective

man looking overwhelmed leaning on window.

Is Your Brain or Body in Control when you Fight?

Written by Mike Dawson on May 14, 2023. Posted in Emotion, Flood, Mental Health.

Emotional Flooding Might Sound Like: “We can’t even talk without a fight.” “I get so angry; I can’t see straight.” “It’s...

can't be logical, Evalutate yourself, soothe yourself

Emotional Intelligence: Emotional Understanding vs. Problem-Solving

Written by Mike Dawson on May 14, 2023. Posted in Conflict, Emotion.

Everyone wants to be better at problem-solving. After all, it’s what helps drive effective communication — at work, with...

clear communication, emotional intelligence, open communication, safe relationship

A Man’s Greatest Need: RESPECT

Written by Mike Dawson on May 7, 2023. Posted in Articles, Relationship, respect.

In all my years as a counselor, I continue to see that the differences between spouses cause us the most conflict. On...

affirm his abilities, assume the best, respect him in public and in private, respect his judgement

What is ‘trust’ in a marriage?

Written by Mike Dawson on May 7, 2023. Posted in Articles, Relationship, Trust.

My wife, Susan, and I trust each other. Granted, she may not always be able to trust me to take out the trash, and maybe...

Can I count on you, I can count on you, I'll do what I said, I'm there for you, You can count on me

Couple having coffee, talking and smiling.

Does Being in Love Come from the Brain or Heart?

Written by Mike Dawson on May 7, 2023. Posted in Articles, Emotion, Love.

Most people don’t think about what is happening in their brains when they are in love. It’s all about the heart, right?...

Brain chemicals, in love, is love an emotion, neurotransmitters

20 Ways to Cherish your Wife and make her Feel Amazing

Written by Mike Dawson on May 7, 2023. Posted in Articles, Care, Love.

Do you ever wish you’d paid it forward just a little more with your wife? Given a little more attention to that conversation...

Author: Mike Dawson

How Could My Expectations set my Spouse up for Failure?

15 Steps to Recognize Unsafe Relationships and Protect Yourself

Connected Couples Need a Movie Theater Attitude

Is Your Brain or Body in Control when you Fight?

Emotional Intelligence: Emotional Understanding vs. Problem-Solving

A Man’s Greatest Need: RESPECT

What is ‘trust’ in a marriage?

Does Being in Love Come from the Brain or Heart?

20 Ways to Cherish your Wife and make her Feel Amazing

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