“Shutting down or withdrawing in conflict is not the same as taking a healthy, much-needed time-out; one protects relationships while the other harms them.” ~LMB Conflict, hurt feelings, upsets, and challenging conversations are vital aspects of healthy relationships, teams, and systems. The problem arises when individuals try to avoid or squash these difficult moments. One […]
HOLDING GRUDGES: IF IT’S HISTORY, LEAVE IT IN THE PAST
Repeatedly reminding your partner of what they did in the past that was hurtful, especially when they are no longer doing it, is holding a grudge - a detrimental move at best. Bringing the past into the present is seldom a helpful dynamic in … [Read more]
RAGE: IT’S NOT JUST MEN
Although I have talked a great deal about women who silence, I want to be clear that not all women silence. In fact, some women do quite the opposite – they rage. Most of them, however would not call what they do “rage”; they yell, scream, slam doors … [Read more]
REPAIRING TRUST AFTER AN AFFAIR
REPAIRING TRUST AFTER AN AFFAIR I often hear individuals who have had affairs speaking to their partners, making comments like: “Am I ever going to live this down?” “It didn’t mean anything.” “It’s over with, would you let it go!” etc. The general … [Read more]
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