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Slow and Steady Settles a Fight
You know how it goes. One minute you’re hanging out with your partner, having a great time, and the next minute you’re in a fight. You feel as much in the dark as a police officer who arrives …
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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 …
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Ghost Stories are Hazardous to Your Relationship
When my stepdaughter Kristina was in the first grade, she was invited to her first slumber party. Her friend Diane, the social butterfly, invited practically all the girls in the class. For two weeks the hot topic at Singing River Elementary School …
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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 thing people complain about in their relationships.
I think one reason listening can …
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Gold for Your Relationships
What’s the fastest way to improve all of your relationships? Learn to listen. Really listen.
The value of listening is often overlooked. Why? Because it sounds so easy. How hard can it be? If I’m not talking, then I’m listening, right?
This is far …
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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.”
“What happened? Did he forget?” asked Kate.
“No, he brought me flowers and a card …
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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 …
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Stop Arguments Before They Start
“Honey, guess what?” Beth called out, opening the front door. “My presentation was a big hit! George paid me several compliments and everyone says he hardly ever does that.” She found her husband sitting at the computer.
Steve turned around, smiled, and said, “That’s …
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Communication in One Lesson
“I really wanted to work in a seminar or some counseling before our wedding,” said Diana. “We could use some help with our communication, like learning to fight fair and dealing with those issues we tiptoe around. The closer it gets to …
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