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Unpack Your Emotional Baggage
Last week at a party, a woman I was chatting with said that she thought people give up on marriage too easily. Even if the marriage can’t be saved, people need to dig deeper to understand their problems, she said. Otherwise, we …
Posted on August 2, 2009 Filed Under Communication | 2 Comments
Life Balance — What’s Your Inner Critic Got to Do with It?
Do you dream of relaxing weekends? With plenty of time to enjoy your family? And free time that’s really free?
Sure, you say, but it’s not going to happen anytime soon, unless I win the lottery, move to France, or my …
Posted on August 2, 2009 Filed Under Taming Stress | Leave a Comment
Are You Listening?
You’ve probably heard it said that listening is the most difficult of all communication skills. There must be something to this, because not being listened to is the number one relationship problem people complain about.
I think one reason listening can be tough is …
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Valentine’s Day Is Not a Test
“I thought my first Valentine’s Day with Brad would be so special,” sighed Shelley to her best friend Kate. “But instead, it’s like he already just takes me for granted. I’m a newlywed and I already have marriage problems!”
“What happened? Did he forget?” …
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Be An Explorer–And Dare to Get Lost!
Remember last month’s article, “The Perfect Defense- Fabulous for Lawyers, Fatal for Lovers”? You got to be a fly on the wall and hear Tim and Sarah argue about how much money Tim had spent on a bicycle. Sarah was doing …
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The Perfect Defense-Fabulous for Lawyers, Fatal for Lovers
How does a lawyer craft the perfect defense? He highlights the facts of the case that make his client look innocent and plays down those that make his client look guilty. Just like what we do when we’re in an argument with our partner.
Now, …
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Procrastinating to Perfection? Learn to Love “Good Enough”
Melinda is a Post-It addict. Those handy little squares of paper decorate her desk, her dashboard, even the bathroom counter. With a job as an internet marketer, two daughters in grade school, and a husband who works long hours, her head is …
Posted on August 2, 2009 Filed Under Taming Stress | Leave a Comment
Does Your Marriage Suffer from an Attention Shortage?
Years ago when I was working in a mental health center, I served on a committee that was redesigning the communications systems. In one meeting, a committee member named Susan said, “The receptionists sound frantic when they answer the phone. They need …
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Put More “Holiday” in Your Holidays
Ah, the Thanksgiving holiday. There’s nothing like having a long weekend to relax with friends and family. Now you’re rested and refreshed, and diving into your work with new energy. Right? RIGHT?
If you can’t answer that with a wholehearted “Yes!” then it’s time …
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Let’s Talk About Sex
Sex after marriage. Does it exist? Yes, but sometimes you have to look hard to find it!
Most experts say married couples don’t have enough sex because of the pace of modern life. Or because they have small children in the house. Or because …
Posted on August 2, 2009 Filed Under Sex | Leave a Comment
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