I could write a very short article on unsolicited advice; one declarative sentence. Stop, Don’t Do It! It is rarely a good plan in any relationship. Why? It doesn’t work, at least not often, and it can strain relationships It makes you responsible if your advice turns out poorly. There are some key words to … [Read more…]
This tapping seemed appropriate since tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. It is a day that highlights both the good and the not so good about being in a relationhip. Although we seem to want intimate relationships, they can be quite stressful. This is an area where people tend to judge whether their feelings are justified PRIOR … [Read more…]
Why do we need to worry proof young teens? What do they really have to worry about anyway? Has it really been so long ago that we have forgotten what it feels like to be in middle school? I think it is much worse now than it was when I was growing up. The pressure … [Read more…]
I have posted about this general theme before, but I have had more reminders about the topic recently. I was definitely resistant to this belief when I was a young parent, but there really is quite a bit of evidence that adults are responsible (at least partly) for the behavior problems of children. I often … [Read more…]
Who pushes your buttons? Do you like the way that you respond when your buttons get pushed? Tap along to reprogram those buttons and your responses.
Does anyone value graciousness anymore? Can you define it? Merriam-Webster offers several different definitions including Godly, kind, graceful, and merciful. The ones that interested me most were marked by tact and delicacy and characterized by charm, good taste, generosity of spirit, and the tasteful leisure of wealth and good breeding. Lifestyle Lounge offers some lessons … [Read more…]
SEX. Now that’s a word that gets your attention. Men and women spend great amounts of time thinking about sex, wishing for sex, having sex, and complaining about sex. Few couples have the skills to discuss, request, or negotiate sex successfully. Couples also don’t appear to understand why sexual expression is so problematic. Would you … [Read more…]