By Team BLAM Communication is an art. It is an art that requires you to use your intuition at times and go against what you feel at others. It requires you to evaluate what you’re hearing and then take responsibility for what you’re putting out. Contrary to popular belief, being a good communicator has nothing [...]
By Aiyana Ma’at We all have issues. That’s no secret. We’re all human and we’re all works in progress. That’s no secret either. However, sometimes the obvious can be the most difficult thing to see…. Many of us know that if we want something to stop, start, go away, come back, CHANGE in our relationships….we [...]
By Karen Hall, Ph.D. One of the four options we have in any problem situation is acceptance. Validation is one way that we communicate acceptance of ourselves and others. Validation doesn’t mean agreeing or approving. When your best friend or a family member makes a decision that you really don’t think is wise, validation is a [...]
By Dinyah Rein What is the impact of miscommunication in your relationship? How often are you frustrated that “they” didn’t get what you meant? Do you find yourself doing what you thought “they” wanted, only to find out it wasn’t? Whether “they” are your customer, your employer, your employee, your spouse, parent, child or friend, [...]
By Dr. Alice Boyes 1. What ways of doing things do you insist on that someone else might find very difficult, but your partner is tolerant and supportive of? For example, you’re very frugal. Some people find it irritating, but your partner is loving and accepting about it. 2. What quirky interests or hobbies do you [...]
VIDEO: Is your spouse your friend? If so…when was the last time yall had a conversation like friends? Friendship should be the foundation of your relationship. Friendship is what sustains and supports your love. If that type of connection is loss in your communication please B Intentional about getting it back. Your friendship will GET [...]