When there is another person with you, are you truly hearing them and responding to what they are saying? Or are you thinking things and responding to your thoughts as if they are actually true (and even what’s being said)? Are you actually talking to yourself?
Read MoreI am concerned about the cost of war and the romance of serving our country on the individuals that are actually doing the serving. It is something I think about a good deal. Today included.
Read MoreWhile true love is possible, how most people anticipate that this kind of relationship will actually become a reality is unrealistic and rare.
Read MoreWhen I saw the title of Rick Hanson’s blog post Cling Less, Love More, Steve’s and my origin story popped into my head. I think it will be obvious why as you read a bit further.
Read MoreHow many times have you said, “They don’t respect my boundaries!” Of course, we can (and I encourage you to) ask others to respect our wishes and requests. Yet, sometimes (or often) they don’t. This is why I prefer another word.
Read MoreLove. 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.
Read MoreWhen you come across a situation that is difficult, rather than focus your attention on that difficulty, ask yourself the question, “What can I do?”. You might be amazed at how this one shift will impact the quality of your relationships.
Read MoreFor those of you who deeply want to change the way you communicate with others. For those of you who truly want to transform your relationships, for those of you who want to be responsible for your responses to the world, please consider never letting this phrase slip through your lips into the airwaves again. Even better, delete it from your thinking.
Read MoreSometimes talking an issue through is just not the way to connection. Have you ever talked about something for hours and hours, or days, even weeks? Just creating more and more tension. And sometimes it’s just the best. Here’s what happened between me and Steve this past weekend.
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