Posts Tagged ‘healthy relationships’
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Seek Help in Your Relationship
Relationships are our greatest teachers…and our greatest challenges. Ideally, our intimate relationship enhances our lives. There’s no other place in our life where we can get more fulfillment and…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Boundaries
There’s a lot of talk about boundaries in the self-help and mindfulness spheres lately. Some of us don’t set boundaries at all, so a lot of the literature out…
Read MoreHow to Accept Criticism Gratefully (or at Least, Gracefully) Part 2
In the previous article, we discussed the difference between consciously accepting feedback and unconsciously reacting to feedback. But what if you feel the feedback is truly harsh? What if…
Read MoreHow to Accept Criticism Gratefully (or at Least, Gracefully) Part 1
You were just given some negative feedback, and you’re feeling defensive. Maybe your boss didn’t like a project you submitted, or your spouse criticized the way you’re dressed, or…
Read MoreHow to Give Positive Feedback
In my last post, we discussed how to determine whether feedback is warranted. This alone can make a huge difference in improving relationships! So, let’s say you’ve determined that…
Read MoreThe Art of Conscious Feedback
“Don’t care what anyone thinks about you!” Have you heard advice like that? I have, and I think it is an absurd notion. After all, we are social beings.…
Read MoreWhy Relationships Are So Challenging
I’ve been a therapist for over 30 years, and there’s one topic I hear about far more than any other — relationships are challenging! It reminds me of…
Read MoreShift Your Language to Improve Relationships
Our language reveals how we see the world and our role in it. When we become conscious of how we express ourselves, it’s easier to identify the places where…
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