About Marianne van Dijk
I am a relationship coach and expert in communication in love relationships. Over the past years I’ve trained hundreds of people from the US, the Netherlands and other countries. I also own the biggest Youtube channel worldwide about the method I use called NVC. Currently I'm doing research as well, about couples in times of (economical/pandemic) crisis.
Entries by Marianne van Dijk
Need a listening ear for 5 minutes? – nonviolent communication
I heard from many of you that sometimes no one is available to listen to you, when actually you’d really like that. Or maybe someone’s willing to listen, but it’s your friend who always interrupts while you’re sharing, or your partner who wants to give advice before you are heard in your feelings. So I […]
How to deal with jealousy – the ultimate guide (part 2)
When I just started my business, I was insecure about my quality as a trainer and feeling uncertain about approaching people that follow me (you!). So whenever I saw my fellow NVC trainers posting things on Facebook or writing emails, I would nervously read what they were up to and click around on their website. […]
How to deal with jealousy – the ultimate guide
When I was five I was envious of my friends toys. I had these tame wooden toys, given to me by my well-meaning hippy parents. My two best friends had Big Pink Plastic Barbie doll houses. With soft teeny tiny pink blankets. I had such stings of envy towards them that I plotted to steal […]
Nonviolent Communication for being heard more by your partner
Having a sense of being heard is one of the most essential things to keep your relationship thriving. Is your partner not listening to you as much as you would like? You might be missing just one simple thing… Check my free webinars: https://cupofempathy.com/free-webinar/ Get my Tough Talk Preparation Sheet: click here Give your […]
Nonviolent Communication for saying ‘no’ to your bed partner
Do you say ‘no’ when your bed partner is doing something that is ok-ish? That’s right. I’m not talking about saying ‘No’ when there is a super clear NO, visible for you and everyone around you in a radius of a 100 kilometers. I’m talking about this gray zone in which you are tolerating something. […]
How to deal with resistance to the term ‘Nonviolent Communication’
‘”Nonviolent Communication”?…but I’m not a violent person!’ Have you heard this kind of reaction to the term Nonviolent Communication? Or maybe you have resistance or confusion around the term yourself? Check this video to find out how to deal with any unpleasant emotions that the name often brings. And maybe you have suggestions for a […]
Nonviolent Communication for PMS (Easing it for yourself and others)
If you are dealing with PMS, or have a partner who is, this video is for you! You might be dealing with irritability, mood swings, and exhaustion in the week before menstruation, and maybe you have tried to deal with this on a physical level. PMS is often treated as a physical discomfort, and there […]
Nonviolent Communication – Scared to hurt someone with your message? (5 tips)
If you heard about Nonviolent Communication, but you are still scared to share your message with someone, check out this video in which I’m giving you 5 tips around mindset, strategy and self care when it comes to sharing a scary message. I will also give you tips how to make it connecting and thus […]
Nonviolent Communication: 7 tips when your partner doesn’t like it
If you would really really love for your partner to do Nonviolent Communication, but they are lukewarm about it..or maybe even hate it! There is a lot you can do to take care of yourself and your relationship in that case. In this video I share 7 tips! Come to the webinar […]
