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What my dog taught me about timing and why it is important for your relationship
Two weeks ago, one of my biggest learning experiences started — with the arrival of our puppy Pepito. Yes, I had expected sleep...
Laura Koubenec
Jul 25, 20213 min read
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Move from nagging to connection
“He never helps me with the household chores.” “It is always me who has to start the conversation!” Yes, as a relationship coach I hear...
Laura Koubenec
Apr 24, 20212 min read
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Learn to better deal with reverse culture shock!
Coming back to your "home country" might actually not feel like coming home. You have changed and might feel misunderstood. Learn ways to...
Laura Koubenec
Feb 27, 20211 min read
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Time for a conscious relationship check-in!
Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to Taking a conscious pause can be so necessary in these stressful and uncertain times. So...
Laura Koubenec
Feb 14, 20211 min read
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Your partner is not a mind reader! Communicate!
We often wrongly assume that our partner has the same thoughts and assumptions as us. Loving somebody also means being open and...
Laura Koubenec
Sep 30, 20201 min read
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RELOCATION: DON'T MAKE THE MISTAKE OF ONLY FOCUSSING ON LOGISTICS
When moving to a new country there are a million things to organise: from health insurance to visa to getting a new flat and learning the...
Laura Koubenec
Jul 31, 20201 min read
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TRAVEL TO YOUR PARTNER’S HOME COUNTRY
Tips for intercultural couples # 4 To travel to your partner's home country is so important to understand what shaped her/him. In times...
Laura Koubenec
May 31, 20201 min read
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HAVE EMPATHY WITH YOUR PARTNER’S NEEDS
Tips for intercultural couples #3 Cultural differences influence many of your daily actions. From food preparation to the way you...
Laura Koubenec
May 1, 20201 min read
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CREATE YOUR OWN CULTURE
Tips for intercultural couples # 2 🌿In an intercultural relationship you will have different beliefs, holidays, and rituals. What I...
Laura Koubenec
Apr 2, 20201 min read
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DON´T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS – ASK QUESTIONS
Tips for intercultural couples #1 We easily assume that our loved one has similar thoughts, values, and perceptions. However, bear in...
Laura Koubenec
Mar 2, 20201 min read
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