Example: Sara and Gabriel Sara steps into my office with her partner, Gabriel. (**Please note, these are fictional names to demonstrate a common conflict experience between parters). They’ve been arguing about remodeling their house. Particularly, they’re having trouble reaching compromise about how big their kitchen and dining room should be. Gabriel feels he “can’t please…
Originally published November 27, 2022 on Hailey Magee’s blog I’m being dead serious when I say that the distinctions in this article have been the most important thing I’ve learned in my work setting boundaries. If you feel confused about why your boundaries aren’t working—or struggle to understand the difference between a request, a boundary,…
What are True Acts of Service? What true acts of service do women need to feel loved and supported? This question was posed by a male listener on the We Can Do Hard Things podcast hosted by best-selling authors Glennon Doyle and wife Abby Wambach along with Glennon’s sister, Amanda. The women assert that attending…
Excerpted from The Good Life by Robert Waldinger, MD and Marc Schulz, PhD, published by Simon and Schuster. Copyright © 2023 by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz. Reprinted courtesy of Simon & Schuster, Inc. Harvard Study Questionnaire, 1979 In Plato’s Symposium, Aristophanes gives a speech about the origin of human beings. In the beginning, he says, every…
People are always looking to find their Cinderella or Prince Charming. In 2022, online dating will account for 78% of all new relationships formed. This means that more and more people are looking for love online. While this can be a great way to meet new people, it also comes with its own risks. Unlike…
The people around you impact the quality of your life. And when you surround yourself with positive and uplifting people, you will experience more happiness and joy. But how do you find good people? In this article, you will learn seven powerful ways to get around and connect with inspiring people. So let’s dive in!…
Substance abuse affects millions of people in the United States. The damage, however, extends far beyond the individual suffering from substance misuse. Addiction to drugs or alcohol affects family members, and it can have similarly severe repercussions. Let’s dive into details and discuss the top 10 major drug abuse effects on families and society. 1.…
Are you happy with whom you are? Do you often change your appearance to feel more confident in the inside? Well, it’s not just the clothes that are great; it’s the person wearing the clothes that is great. Hear that my friend? Whatever is in your heart will shine on the outside! Confidence takes time.…
As Dr. John Gottman explains in Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, “good parenting involves emotion.” For parents, emotional intelligence means being aware of your child’s feelings and being able to empathize, soothe, and guide them. When it comes to raising children, what parenting behaviors make the difference? As a research-psychologist studying parent-child interactions, Dr. Gottman…
Does your partner accuse you of stonewalling? Are you confused because you care deeply about your partner’s feelings and would never intentionally do anything to hurt them? You want to listen and validate their feelings but are not always sure what to do or say. Maybe you freeze and feel like a deer in headlights.…
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