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Don’t let politics blow up your relationships over the holidays.

Relationship MinuteNovember 28, 2024868Views 0Likes 0Comments

While many are anticipating the holidays to be warm, connecting and fun-filled, there are others who are dreading the political elephant in the room where divergent opinions are a reality. The concerns about conflict and potential relationship impact will be legitimate as some families gather. Here are some ways to help protect the peace. Have a…

Bump up your intimacy

Relationship MinuteSeptember 19, 2024780Views 0Likes 0Comments

Intimacy, the feeling of closeness and emotional connection with another person, is the cornerstone of healthy and fulfilling relationships. It encompasses various aspects, including emotional, intellectual, physical, and shared experiences, though partners might have different meanings around these, so important to check in on this to assess significance to each partner. If intimacy has declined or…

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The bottom line is emotional safety

Relationship MinuteMay 21, 2024654Views 0Likes 0Comments

Think of emotional safety as the glue that binds intimate relationships (and other close connections). It’s not a simple term but rather one that encompasses many aspects and is critical to healthy, secure and loving relationships. The question is how much (or little) each partner feels heard, understood, validated, empathized with, prioritized, respected, trust and overall…

Relationship Minute: How is the balance in your relationship?

Relationship MinuteMarch 20, 2014752Views 0Likes 0Comments

There are many ways people do relationships. At the end of the day, I subscribe to the notion "whatever works." But I find that a distress point for many couples in my practice is relationship balance. Relationship balance is the "you, me and we" parts of the relationship. Imagine two overlapping circles with the overlapping…

Relationship Minute: Bring back the spark by changing your routine.

Relationship MinuteMarch 29, 2013660Views 0Likes 0Comments

I see many couples who are in a rut. They are buried by the chaos of life, family, work, social obligations, kids, school sports and taking care of the dog (or cat, or goldfish). The bottom line is that many of us are struggling with monotony and expected routines. As important as structure is to…

Relationship Minute: Get connected to other happy people.

Relationship MinuteOctober 3, 2012673Views 0Likes 0Comments

Are you and your partner spending time with positive, upbeat people? Research has shown that emotions are contagious! Those you choose to surround yourself with have more impact on your relationship than you might think. Do an inventory of all of your friends, couples you spend time with and other people you come into contact with. …

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Don’t let politics blow up your relationships over the holidays.

Bump up your intimacy

The bottom line is emotional safety

Relationship Minute: How is the balance in your relationship?

Relationship Minute: Bring back the spark by changing your routine.

Relationship Minute: Get connected to other happy people.

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