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, careComment

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.

inspiration, Communication, Relationships, MindfulnessTerrie LewineMay 23, 2026partnership, agreements, couples, communicationComment

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.

I'm Not Listening

Recently I was visiting with a friend and we were having a lively discussion about something --I can’t remember what. In the middle of our conversation, he said to me, “Could you repeat that? I wasn’t listening.” The honesty of that statement was precious and frankly, funny to me. How many people would say that? How many people would lie and say something else, like “I didn’t hear you,” for fear of the repercussions of their honesty? Would you be offended?

inspiration, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineMarch 3, 2026listening, empathy, nonviolent communication, nvc, needsComment

Nonviolent Communication ~ My Hope for the Future. Here's Why:

Nonviolent Communication remains the only body of work (at least that I’m aware of) which encourages (insists?) on tracking the needs of everyone as being equally important. In my opinion this is the essential skill to embrace, no matter how egregious what we are seeing and experiencing is to us.

inspiration, Communication, Mindfulness, RelationshipsTerrie LewineFebruary 21, 2026nonviolent communication, conflict resolution, needs, careComment

Broken Record Syndrome

As you are finding ways to relate to your partner (and others), remember that practicing is the only way you will make the new grooves in your capacity to create something new.