My dream as a child was to write books to help others have more loving relationships. I had no idea that life would bring my most valuable lessons through relationships that, at the time, were very painful! Beginning in 1994 my late husband and I began teaching other couples the skills we learned in order to save our own marriage. That led to the completion of my Masters Degree and the writing of the first book, "How to Stay Married & Love It! Solving the Puzzle of a SoulMate Marriage." The companion book that completes the puzzle is available as an ebook.

Just published! "Stepping TwoGether: Building a Strong Stepfamily" tracks successful stepfamily strategies through the experiences of several real step-couples. How to build a strong marriage, how to deal with a problem Ex, setting appropriate boundaries with extended family, parenting strategies for a well-adjusted child, what is important about being a step-parent and other key issues are explored. All suggested solutions to typical stepfamily issues are based on the latest research as well as my personal experience and experience with multiple clients.

Geared toward a more general audience using all relationships as examples is a series of short, simple books about the various components of a healthy relationship. The series title is "Love Potions for Healthy Relationships." The first volume is entitled, "Season the Pot." It is about how our unconscious beliefs about relationship influence the success or failure of our relationships.

"Communication Elixirs" teaches ways of speaking that help you be heard, listening in order to understand, engaging in a discussion that facilitates deeper connection.

"Savory Safeguards" outlines a powerful method of resolving conflicts that make them stay resolved rather than popping up over and over again. This wise little book tells you how to calm your emotions when you are too triggered to engage in a respectful problem solving conversation.

"Pungent Boundaries" explains the poison of co-dependency with simple terms and practical, true illustrations. Setting healthy boundaries will reduce or eliminate resentment from your relationships.

I love coaching couples in person or via the internet as far away as Canada, Australia and Colorado. You can book a complimentary appointment with me at https://meetme.no/SpeakwithNancy