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Ski Slopes to Swimsuits – A Gold Medal relationship

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Posted by Dr. Patty Ann on February 20, 2010 – 4:19 pm
Filed under Celebrity Relationships

Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn and her husband Thomas Vonn:
Ski Slopes to Swimsuits – A Gold Medal relationship

Anyone watching the 2010 Winter Olympics www.thewinterolympics.com in Vancouver, Canada on the NBC network knows the name Lindsey Vonn. For those of you who aren’t sports fans, Lindsey Vonn is arguably the best female downhill skier in the World. In spite of the fact that she suffered a serious shin injury while training in Austria a few weeks ago, and it seemed doubtful as to whether or not she would be able to compete in the 2010 Winter Olympics; on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 Lindsey Vonn not only competed but became the first American woman to win a gold medal in the Olympic downhill ski race in Vancouver, Canada.

So what does any of this have to do with relationships? Lindsey Vonn’s husband is credited with playing an extremely significant role in his wife’s success. Thomas Vonn, himself a former Olympic skier often serves as his wife’s coach, advisor, mentor, friend, psychologist and overall stress-reliever for Lindsey. The team effort put forth by Lindsey and Thomas Vonn personify the qualities of what makes a great marriage: support, encouragement, honest advice, cheerleading, a united front and a sense that they are in it together.

Lindsey Vonn has been known to call her husband up to the starting gate prior to a big race to calm her down. She calls and he comes. Lindsey Vonn knows her husband has her back; and whatever comes around the corner, they personify the fact that they are in it together.
Let’s rewind for a moment. Four years ago, in the 2006 Olympic games, Lindsey Vonn suffered a violent crash during a downhill training run, dashing her hopes of winning an Olympic Medal. In the four years following this crash, Vonn has won some of the most prestigious awards in her sport. After winning her second overall World cup title last year, Lindsey Vonn came to New York for an interview with Dick Ebersol, a major NBC sports executive which was held at Rockefeller Center.
Following the crash mentioned above, many have commented on how much more confidence Lindsey has when she skis. And Lindsey would agree with this assessment - while immediately credited her gain of confidence to her husband. And while Lindsey in gaining international fame for her feats upon the ski slope, she is also in a whirl of controversy over her most recent photo on the cover of The 2010 Sports Illustrated
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And once again, to no one’s surprise, her husband Thomas is by her side, supporting her unconditionally.
The point of this blog is to show how so much more can be accomplished when a couple works as a team. Whether we are regular folks trying to raise a family or Olympic skiers trying to win gold – you have a distinct and powerful advantage if you have a partner beside you who unconditionally supports, encourages, mentors and loves you.

Dr. Patty Ann
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The Summer Atmosphere and Your Relationship

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Posted by Dr. Patty Ann on August 13, 2009 – 8:20 am
Filed under Increase Romance

“Summertime and the living is easy”. There is something about the summer that promotes a carefree atmosphere and feeling in most people.  This laissez-fare attitude usually translates to our relationship and helps increase romance and happiness in our relationship.

We would love to hear how the carefree feeling of the summer helps you feel more romantic in your relationship. What ways do you use the summer atmosphere to increase romance and happiness in your relationship?

Building Together A Relationship Filled With Love, Health & Wealth,

Dr. Patty Ann
www.relationshiptoolbox.com

Is Laughter Really the Best Medicine?

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Posted by Dr. Patty Ann on August 12, 2009 – 6:20 am
Filed under Happiness

In this week’s relationship advice e-zine we look at how the ability to keep our sense of humor and laugh at ourselves and each other is the glue that keeps our relationship together.

All relationships hit stormy seas. And one way or another, we have to find a way to navigate our relationship through these rough seas. We can choose to laugh our way through these difficult times, or be angry at the situation, our partner and/or the world.

Tell us about a time when your relationship hit some stormy seas. Did you use laughter and maintain your sense of humor to weather these storms? Share with us a way you and your partner laughed through a difficult situation in your relationship, even though the situation itself wasn’t really funny.

Building Together A Relationship Filled With Love, Health & Wealth,

Dr. Patty Ann
www.relationshiptoolbox.com

Do you have realistic expectations for your relationship?

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Posted by Dr. Patty Ann on July 21, 2009 – 8:10 am
Filed under Expectations

This week’s relationship advice e-zine talks about the value of setting realistic expectations for your relationship.

It is great to set high expectations for your life.  If you do not expect anything out of life that is exactly what you will get – nothing.  The same is true for your relationship.  We should have high expectations for our relationship; however, these expectations must be grounded in reality.

Share with us how you developed the expectations you have for your relationship.  Did you initially have unrealistic expectations that you had to change? Or were your expectations for your relationship grounded in reality all along?

Building Together A Relationship Filled With Love, Health & Wealth,

Relationship Advice

Dr. Patty Ann
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Money and your relationship

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Posted by Dr. Patty Ann on May 5, 2009 – 6:38 am
Filed under Happiness, Money

How do you feel money plays a role in the happiness or unhappiness of your relationship?

It has been said that money is the root of all evil. It also makes the world go round. Clearly money is a necessary part of our lives and therefore our relationships.  Money brings out strong positive and negative emotions in our relationships. My upcoming weekly ezine will discuss the role that money sometimes plays in our relationship causing fights and even divorce.

Building Together A Relationship Filled With Love, Health & Wealth,

Dr. Patty Ann
www.relationshiptoolbox.com

Arguments with your partner, what is your personal contribution

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Posted by Dr. Patty Ann on April 28, 2009 – 8:05 am
Filed under Arguments, Blame

When you and your partner argue, do you remember to look at your personal contribution to the difficulties you’re having in your relationship? Explain.

It is so easy to point our finger and blame our partner when things do not go smoothly in our relationship.  What we must remember is that it takes two people to have an argument. The title of my upcoming weekly ezine: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall reminds us to take a good look at ourselves before we blame our partners for problems in our relationship.

Building Together A Relationship Filled With Love, Health & Wealth,

Dr. Patty Ann
www.relationshiptoolbox.com

What sacrifices do you willingly make for the sake of your relationship?

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Posted by Dr. Patty Ann on April 21, 2009 – 10:28 am
Filed under Goals, Sacrifice

Most things that are worth having in life do not come easy.  We make tremendous sacrifices and put forth great effort to achieve our goals in life so when we attain these goals, the rewards are all the sweeter.

Realizing that nothing good comes easy in life, please share with me what you believe your greatest challenge is for you in your relationship.

Building Together A Relationship Filled With Love, Health & Wealth,

Dr. Patty Ann
www.relationshiptoolbox.com