Developing healthy relationships is an important life skill. How many of these characteristics are present in your relationship? Individuality is encouraged. Communication is open and spontaneous. Each partner does not attempt to "fix" or control the other. Conflict is faced … [Read more...]
10 Relationship Tips to Remember
My parents are approaching their 50th wedding anniversary and my in-laws almost made it to 60 years before my father-in-law passed away last year. I believe we can learn a lot from people who have been together for half a century or more. The grace, the tolerance, the … [Read more...]
8 Communication Skills Every Couple Should Master
8 Communication Skills Every Couple Should Master Couples, no matter how diverse, seem to struggle with many of the same problems when it comes to communication. Their communication resembles a dance, around and around they go- nobody wins, nothing is resolved, and nobody feels … [Read more...]
True connection, vulnerability, and a fear of rejection
"I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship." -Brene Brown In order to have an authentic connection, both … [Read more...]
Are you one of your best friends?
There is plenty evidence to believe that people who are harsh with themselves are more controlling, more verbally aggressive, and more detached in their relationships. On the other side of things, people who are kind and gentle with themselves experience greater empathy, offer … [Read more...]