If you and your partner can do and be these 3 things for each other, you have the trick to a healthy relationship. What are these 3 magic things? Sue Johnson, founder of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, uses the acronym A.R.E. to spell them out. They all basically answer the question “ARE you there […]
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Don’t do this…and guarantee relationship trouble
Want relationship trouble? Today we’ll be talking about one thing that if you fail to do will pretty much guarantee you relationship trouble. Here’s what it is: Asking for what you want. If you don’t make clear what your needs or wants are, there is no way your partner will know what they are. No […]
How Buddhism Can Save Your Relationship – 4 Mantras to Live By
I will admit, there is much about Buddhism I don’t know of or understand. I do know, however, that if you were to truly embrace certain aspects of Buddhism, your relationship will thank you for it. I had another topic scheduled for this week on the blog, but I came across this 3-minute video from […]
How to Improve Communication Without Saying a Word
We have all heard that most of what we say to others is non-verbal. One UCLA study found that up to 93% of communication is through non-verbal cues. In fact, our body language gives away how we’re feeling at times when maybe we don’t even cognitively realize it. Your partner is an expert on picking […]