A Little Give and Take

I talk with a great deal of people some of whom share with me that they are ‘so ready for a relationship!’ These are words I understand and remember saying myself.

And, I wonder. Are you really ready?

Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJanuary 23, 2018healthy relationships, healthy communication, partnership, couples, marriageComment

Split the Check

I went to dinner last night to celebrate a friend’s birthday. There were 11 of us.

We bought plates for the middle of the table and shared whatever came out. The food was delicious. The conversation lively. The evening was enjoyed by all.

When it came time to pay for the meal...

Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJanuary 10, 2018friendship, emotional responsibility, healthy relationshipsComment

What Did You Do Last Night?

New Year’s Eve. I find the cultural message of a successful celebration of the New Year encourages us to be with lots of people, and to drink a bit, or maybe even a lot?

I have tried that in a variety of ways.

Will You Please?

When you say to someone “Will you please (fill in the blank)?”, how delighted are you when receive a no in response? Your answer to this question is critical to the success of your relationships. When I say success, I mean how much you enjoy relating with other people.

CommunicationTerrie LewineDecember 28, 2017requests, demands, healthy communication, healthyComment

Four Things You Can Do to Free Yourself from Difficult People

Do you ever find yourself avoiding someone? You don’t go to this event because you know ‘they’ will be there. You plan a quick getaway scheme for family dinners just in case that certain someone says that certain thing. Maybe that difficult someone is a bit closer to you? A roommate, a co-worker, or —do I dare say it— your significant other??

Terrie LewineDecember 23, 2017Comment

A Little Help Please.

Most people are super-enthusiastic when they come to my classes and hear what seems like poetry and expresses the Nonviolent Communication consciousness. They hear the compassion, the curiosity, the clarity and the strength that can be communicated ~ even in significantly difficult situations.

Family, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineDecember 11, 2017nonviolent communication, conflict resolutionComment

Stuck in a Strategy

Are you stuck? How do you know? What does this question even mean?
As I reflect on this question, I think I have the answer to what the problem is.

Health and Wellness, CommunicationTerrie LewineDecember 5, 2017stuck, unstuck, counseling, happy life Comment

What Did You Just Say?

Do you want more connection and intimacy with your partner? Are you longing for that soft sense of trust and honesty? A place and a person with whom you might share everything, and they you?

Be careful what you ask for because it may require more of you than you are able to give.

Terrie LewineNovember 29, 2017 Comments

Barometers

What are people really saying to you? You can use these barometers to help you understand what is important to the person you are speaking with --and also for yourself, when you might be confused.

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