From the time we’re born, physically touching the ones we love is as natural as breathing. In a virtuous cycle, that natural draw is especially important in a long-term romantic relationship: you wish to physically touch the person you’re intimate with and that touch...
Why Boundaries Are Necessary And Valuable
Any parent probably has great stories about teaching their kids to share. It’s not something that toddlers typically do naturally. As those kids turn into adolescents they’re taught a more sophisticated twist on sharing: You will receive as much as you give. From...
It’s Time To De-Stress — For Your Mental Health And More
The old Chinese curse — May you live in interesting times — seems more appropriate than ever these days. Whether you’re worried about anything from the economy to global diplomatic tensions, there’s a whole lot in the news to validate that feeling that has you waking...
The Invaluable Effects Of A Secure Attachment Style
Virtually everyone in a long-term romantic relationship has disagreements with their partner. Occasional disagreements are typical and can even be healthy for the relationship if they’re resolved in a positive manner. (See How To Use Conflicts To Deepen Your...
Tears And Fears Vs. A Productive Workplace
Family dynamics are a sight to behold. Any parent with two or more kids can probably go on for hours about interactions between the siblings — amusing, horrifying, endearing, frightening stories that form the stuff of family legend. The time kids spend with each other...
Why You Should Smile When Your Partner Frowns
Young people searching for a romantic partner sometimes look for a mirror image of themselves. Someone who shares every taste and belief. That’s not only unrealistic but probably not the basis for a healthy relationship. Still, there is typically a certain...
Marriage — And The Facts Of Life
By the time someone reaches an age where they’re ready for a long-term romantic relationship, they’ve probably developed a basic outlook on life. They’re inclined to be either more of an optimist or more of a pessimist. Experience and natural temperament mold a...
Do’s And Don’ts To Master The Art of Conversation
Almost from the day we’re born we begin to learn how to speak. It’s an incredibly simple process and people in every culture follow the same basic pattern. As babies and then children, we listen, imitate and remarkably quickly begin to associate sounds with meaning....
It’s Not ‘What’ You Said…
Here’s a little pop quiz for you. Who was your favorite elementary school teacher? Here’s a followup question. What was it about Mr. Smith or Ms. Jones that made you like them so much? You may remember a single incident that’s happily embedded in your memory — the...
An Orchestra In Harmony With All
The times they are a-changin’… and thank goodness for that. Not too very long ago, many groups of people lived outside the mainstream of society, whether by choice or not. Today, people cheer on paralympic athletes while organizations such as the United States Blind...