Kathy’s Books
Appearances
As seen on the weekly Love & Marriage segment of Fox8
As heard co-hosting Relationship Thursdays on Q104
As seen as a guest relationship expert on iVillage.com
NEW! Listen to Kathy's 2-part interview with Trapper Jack and the Morning Show.
Part 1 Part 2Kathy Dawson is a member of the International Coach Federation
It Warms My Heart
As we approach our 17th Annual Romance Workshop, it warms my heart to hear so many couples tell me how much they look forward to this special day and evening. Many couples return year after year, which is so great to see. It’s also fun to watch new couples join us as they experience the workshop with a sense of anticipation and a bit of nervousness. What a great time of year for everyone to get out of the winter doldrums and immerse themselves in romance! This is so cool!
Dancing, Dancing, Dancing!
My husband and I danced the night away this past weekend, as we were invited to Swing in the lobby of the Bolton Theater at the Cleveland Playhouse prior to the opening night of “Ain’t Misbehavin’.” What fun! Dancing is one of our favorite ways to connect. Even though we speak very few words while cutting a rug, a lot gets said as our bodies move under and around one another to the sounds of Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey, and other big band leaders. Trust and confidence builds every time my husband tries a new step and I blindly follow along. My challenge is to let go and follow his lead. Every time I do, I never regret it. Sounds like a good policy for life, in general!
Rare Wedding Magic
My husband and I attended a wedding last night that had many traditional elements to it. The vows were simple and traditional. The wedding party entrance and receiving line was traditional. The food included a lovely sit-down, traditional meal. The tempo of the evening felt very much like what we would expect. What we didn’t expect was what happened on the dance floor during the bride and groom’s solo dance. For two to three minutes, we watched this couple transport themselves. I’m pretty good at picking up a bride and groom’s nervousness and anxiety at a wedding. This couple could have cared less about being the center of attention. They locked onto each others eyes, kissed, swayed, nuzzled, and took off for a magic carpet ride. Their undivided attention to one another was palpable. I’ve been to a lot of weddings. This one I will remember.
The New You for the New Year
I just taped a news segment for WKYC Channel 3 News on how to become the “New You” for the New Year and be able to attract a partner into your life. When asked the question, “How does someone find that perfect lifelong mate in the New Year?” I answered with two words: ”LET GO.” Rather than hold a death grip around the idea that for the New Year you have to find the love of your life, better that you let go of the image you have of prince or princess charming and focus on making you the best you possible. When you discover what it is that makes your soul sing, what makes you feel energized and passionate, you exponentially raise your chances of meeting a kindred spirit, someone with whom you can journey through life.
“It’s Complicated” Was Fabulous!
Just saw the new Meryl Streep movie, “It’s Complicated,” and loved it! Great relationship story between a divorced couple (10 years prior), the husband of which got remarried to a much younger woman. The spark that is rekindled between the divorced couple is palpable and complicated, for now they have 3 grown children. The movie is a great parable about checking your motives when in a relationship. Highly recommend it!
