Clayton Olson has been empowering individuals and couples from around the world to find harmony and authenticity in their relationships.\xa0 A Certified Coach and Master NLP Practitioner, Clayton takes a holistic approach to carefully reconstructing what is truly possible for his clients.\xa0 Through his work he has revitalized relationships, brought together lost loves, and witnessed clients finding their soul mates.\nClayton\u2019s content has been seen on Fox News magazine, Huffington Post, The Goodmen Project and his work has been featured on The View.\nGuiding Principle, Quote or Mantra\nThe relationships we create outside of us are a deeper reflection of what we create inside of us.\nWhen You Tripped Up\nWhen Clayton was a teenager he had his first relationship and he was in love.\nBut he had no back bone in the relationship.\xa0 He became a chameleon and tried to be whatever she wanted him to be so she would love him the way that he loved her.\nAs you might imagine, it ended horribly.\xa0 And it was so painful that he created a contract with himself to never let this happen again.\xa0 Never again be that open and vulnerable.\nClayton spent the next 7 \u2013 10 years moving through life being extremely protective.\xa0 And him having needs from his partner was acceptable. \nThis led to superficial relationships.\nProudest moment in partnership\nClayton and his recent partner went through a tough time recently.\xa0 And they ended their relationship for about 6 weeks.\xa0\nDuring this time apart it was so difficult, and they both grew tremendously.\xa0 He sat with the pain and actually felt it and allowed the pain to carve him up.\nThrough this separation and being in a place of uncertainty led to both of them getting powerful perspective on themselves.\xa0 Because of this they were able to come back together and reunite.\nNow the relationship has a completely new flavor to it.\xa0 They did not get back together out of a fear of being alone.\xa0 They came in with their eyes wide open and reunited from a place of love and choice.\nWhat is the best partnership / relationship advice you have ever received?\nTo be in love and to love someone is to continually risk.\xa0 And to trust that no matter what happens, you\u2019re strong enough to get through it.\xa0 And if you do get hurt, it is better than not having loved.\nBest Partnership Book\n\nThe Structure of Magic, Vol. 1: A Book About Language and Therapy\n\nNonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, 3rd Edition: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides)\nInterview Links \u2013\nClayton\u2019s website\n