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Be An Explorer–And Dare to Get Lost!
Posted on August 2, 2009 Filed Under Communication | Leave a Comment
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 …
The Perfect Defense-Fabulous for Lawyers, Fatal for Lovers
Posted on August 2, 2009 Filed Under Communication | Leave a Comment
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, …
Procrastinating to Perfection? Learn to Love “Good Enough”
Posted on August 2, 2009 Filed Under Taming Stress | Leave a Comment
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 …
Does Your Marriage Suffer from an Attention Shortage?
Posted on August 2, 2009 Filed Under Communication | Leave a Comment
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 …
Put More “Holiday” in Your Holidays
Posted on August 2, 2009 Filed Under Taming Stress | Leave a Comment
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 …
Let’s Talk About Sex
Posted on August 2, 2009 Filed Under Sex | Leave a Comment
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 …
Love Hurts
Posted on August 2, 2009 Filed Under Communication | Leave a Comment
“In the courtroom, I can roll with anything they throw at me,” said Eileen, a defense ttorney. “In fact, I’m a pretty tough cookie in most parts of my life. But with my husband, I just fall to pieces. Can you explain …
Are You Trying to Turn Your Husband Into Your Girlfriend?
Posted on July 28, 2009 Filed Under Communication | Leave a Comment
For years-no, make that centuries-men have been telling women their view of the world is the right one. So I guess it’s inevitable that as women gain in power, they want to return the favor. The pendulum of social change usually swings from one extreme to the other, and then settles somewhere …
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