A Relationship Story That is Meant to Fill You with Hope. This one is Personal.

When Steve and I first met, I was clearly not “it” for him. He was clearly “it” for me. That was our first disagreement. In hindsight, that discrepancy in our assumptions about each other was the foundation of our ‘rocky’ start.

inspiration, Communication, Relationships, WomenTerrie LewineNovember 10, 2025relationship, anniversary, relationships, communication, nonviolent communication, love Comments

Love Me Tender

It might seem counter-intuitive to speak up and say what might be heart-breaking for both parties, truthfully if you are able to say it and remain present for another’s pain, this is compassion and care looks like.

inspiration, Communication, Relationships, WomenTerrie LewineMarch 20, 2025love, elvis pressley, nonviolent communication, tenderness, compassion Comments

Loving Conflict

In general, conflict has a bad rap, something to be avoided. For many, literally to be avoided at all costs. Truthfully, the costs might be more than you anticipate or imagine.

inspiration, Health and Wellness, Communication, Relationships, MindfulnessTerrie LewineFebruary 10, 2025conflict, conflict resolution, love, healthy relationshipis, communication Comments

Looking for Love

Are you interested in finding love? Unless you are currently feeling resigned, I’m guessing you are a yes. Whether with a partner or inside your family relationships, friendships –anywhere really? You can find it almost everywhere.

Communication, inspiration, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJanuary 14, 2025love, communication, connection, therapy, needs, relationships, toxic relationships Comments

I Love my Partner, It's Our Communication That's the Problem

I hear so often from couples, “I love my partner so much. It’s our communication that suffers so.” If only they would put in the time it takes to learn good communication skills, they will find the joy and connection and even something deeper and more enjoyable than they can imagine.

Mindfulness, inspiration, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJanuary 23, 2023love, relationships, partnership, communication, romance, therapy, couples therapyComment

Is Romance the Enemy of True Love?

While true love is possible, how most people anticipate that this kind of relationship will actually become a reality is unrealistic and rare.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineMay 16, 2022true love, romance, love, couples, partnership, relationships, healthy relationships, communicationComment

Love or Fear, Is it Really that Simple?

Have you been to workshops, or read memes on social media about this? Either we are acting from love or we are acting from fear. I have. Often. Yet, is it really that simple? Kind of yes, and mostly no.

CommunicationTerrie LewineFebruary 14, 2022love, fear, relationships, self-awareness, communication, feelings Comments

Love As a Practice

Love. Such a wonderful word. I’m guessing you —like most of us wants the experience of love in your life and in your relationships. How do you love someone? By doing other things.