My Fuse is Getting Longer

Most of us, if not all have heard people say, “she, he, they even say when referring to themselves, I have a short fuse. What does it mean when your fuse is getting longer?

Communication Basics ~ Universal Human Needs vs. Strategies to Meet Those Needs

One of the most essential pieces of the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) puzzle is having a clear understanding of what needs are and tracking on needs as a key way of communicating with each other and making agreements, large and small.

Kindness

Research confirms what we know from experience: it feels good to be kind.

inspiration, Communication, Relationships, WomenTerrie LewineSeptember 15, 2026kindnessComment

Hello Neighbor Friend

Project Hail Mary. The movie depicted a deep friendship between two characters with huge differences and reasons to be wary of each others’ intent. One of the ways I was inspired was by the use of the word friend and the absolute clarity that Rocky and Dr. Grace offered each other in their communication.

Do I Matter?

Marshall Rosenberg (developer of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) suggested that implicit in all requests was wanting to know if we matter.

inspiration, Family, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineAugust 17, 2026matter, care Comments

Is No a Complete Sentence?

Yes. And more importantly no.

inspiration, Communication, Women, MindfulnessTerrie LewineAugust 6, 2026no, communication, connection, relationshipsComment

Apartnerships

Apartnerships are apparently becoming a thing that more folks are considering. I actually don’t know for who and how popular it is, yet exploring intentionally how partners will live together is something that doesn’t happen enough whether people are choosing to share a home, or opting to maintain more than one homestead.

Fresh and Clean?!

Given that I watch television, I see commercials. The sole purpose of a commercial is to convince you what they want you to know as ‘the truth’.

Communication, inspirationTerrie LewineApril 27, 2026observations, facts, communication, connectionComment

Communication Basics ~ Demystifying Empathy

Empathy is essential to having relationships that feel good and are satisfying. And, it often seems so misunderstood and elusive to many. Here’s a primer in how to uncomplicate emapthy.

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Relationship Reality ~ Let’s Talk About It

Whether it is about daily practices or new skills, my personal writings offer you practical advice that you can implement right away. You are not alone in figuring out life and relationships. Learn from my experiences out there in the world making it all work, even when it isn’t!!

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