Posts Tagged ‘Connection’
Monday, December 12th, 2011
Continue arguing and you will become enemies.
Arguing works well for a court of law but not in your relationship.
For those of you with argumentative personalities you will want to read this post. You know who you are…. Read more »
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Monday, October 24th, 2011
What does it take to love well and wisely?
Risk, resilience and a good enough childhood – not a great one, just good enough.
Check out the the article, Radical Romance , by Cathleen Medwick if you are interested in a deeper exploration of the purpose of romantic love.
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Monday, October 10th, 2011
Listen carefully to what he says about his ex.
This is how you tell whether a new partner is ready and worth the “risk”.
Check out the article, How I Learned To Stop Blaming The Ex And Became A Man , by Elliot Katz.
Refreshing insight and candor from the male perspective.
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Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
Celebrate not just tolerate difference.
This is the path to an energized partnership.
The fact that you see things differently is a strength – not a weakness. Read more »
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Monday, August 15th, 2011
How is technology affecting your relationship?
Are you distracted, impatient and more interested in your friends on Facebook or Twitter than your partner or family?
Attachment to our Blackberries, iPhones, Facebook, and Twitter are a source of hurt and frustration between couples. Read more »
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Monday, June 6th, 2011
What happens when your husband holds your hand?
He is actually doing more than just expressing affection, he is altering your brain chemistry and lowering your stress level.
Here is the catch, you need to be happily married for this to happen! Read more »
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Monday, May 2nd, 2011
A lasting marriage does not always mean a happy marriage.
Plenty of miserable couples stay together forever.
But it looks like this trend may be changing.
NY Times columnist, Tara Parker Pope, wrote a great article, The Happy Marriage is the “Me” Marriage . People are looking for partnerships that make their lives more interesting and they want to experience personal growth, which Parker Pope terms “self-expansion”.
If your partner is helping you become a better person then that deepens happiness and satisfaction.
Check out the article and learn why it is important to have novel and exciting experiences together.
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Monday, March 7th, 2011
What does it take to have a dynamic partnership?
There are certain habits that differentiate couples that will succeed from couples that are destined to fail.
If you want to be successful you will have to have these interpersonal skills. Read more »
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Monday, February 21st, 2011
Bold, straight-shooting and crass.
Tracy McMillan, writer for the hit TV show Mad Men , posted an article on Huffington Post which is sure to get a reaction.
Check out, Why You’re Not Married , and see if you agree with her points.
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Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
I’m excited to announce the launch of my Newsletter
This is what you can look forward to when you sign up… Read more »
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Monday, December 13th, 2010
This video is amazing!
Take the time to watch. You are guaranteed to learn from this inspirational talk.
IMAGO Therapist and innovator Hedy Schleifer was invited to give a prestigious TED Talk on the Power of Connection .
If you want deeper insight into IMAGO Couples Dialogue , this is for you.
Check out the video after the jump:
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