In every culture around the world, shared meals with friends or family are a way of connecting with each other. Talking about the day. Getting and giving encouragement. Making plans together.
Just Got Diagnosed. And My Self-Esteem Took a Hit!
Receiving a medical diagnosis can cause your self-esteem to take a hit. Here's what to do if that happens to you.
Receiving a medical diagnosis can cause your self-esteem to take a hit. Here’s what to do if that happens to you.
Your Relationship: Ask, Don’t Accuse
Assumptions are not always correct. Accusations lead to defensiveness.
Assumptions are not always correct. Accusations lead to defensiveness.
How Name-Calling Damages Your Relationship
Do you and your partner have discussions that turn into arguments, with flaring tempers and, finally, calling each other names?
Do you and your partner have discussions that turn into arguments, with flaring tempers and, finally, calling each other names?
Your Relationship: The Gift of Listening
We’re all human. And there are times when, because of the competing pressures of the moment, we just aren’t in a place where we can listen. So when you find yourself in that position, kindly and gently let your partner know and why. And then agree on a time to pick up the conversation again when you are ready to be fully present.
We’re all human. And there are times when, because of the competing pressures of the moment, we just aren’t in a place where we can listen. So when you find yourself in that position, kindly and gently let your partner know and why. And then agree on a time to pick up the conversation again when you are ready to be fully present.
Your Relationship: What You Do That Hurts Your Partner
You, your partner, and hurt feelings. Nobody’s perfect, and sometimes we unintentionally, through words and action, cause our partners to feel hurt.
You, your partner, and hurt feelings. Nobody’s perfect, and sometimes we unintentionally, through words and action, cause our partners to feel hurt.
Your Relationship: Why is It so Hard to Apologize?
Swallow your pride. Take a deep breath. And say “I’m sorry.” Watch the ice melt before your eyes.
Swallow your pride. Take a deep breath. And say “I’m sorry.” Watch the ice melt before your eyes.
Hey Guys! Why’s It so Hard to Open Up?
Three steps to get you started.
Three steps to get you started.