By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Guilt is the feeling that results when you tell yourself that you have done something wrong. HEALTHY GUILT Healthy guilt is the feeling that occurs when you have actually done something wrong – such as deliberately harming someone. This is an important feeling, which results from having developed a conscience – […]
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VIDEO: I have been married since 2002. In 2004 something changed. We dont talk to each other or ride in the same car… even when we attend family events. We basicly live like roommates. He says couples dont need to talk to each other everyday…but he has no problem asking for sex. I have had […]
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By Untouchable Gary So I posed an interesting question yesterday about whether people would let their significant others answer their phones even if they had nothing to hide. As expected it received a mixed variety of reviews from both males and females. Surprisingly, the growing consensus was YES they would allow their wife/husband or boyfriend/girlfriend […]
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By Michael Lee At one point or another, everyone gets into an argument. When this happens, do you know how to say sorry? Some learn it the easy way, but others learn it the hard way – sometimes at the cost of a relationship. To avoid making matters irreparable between you and your spouse, I […]
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By Ruth Purple A lot of women find themselves getting frustrated over the fact that it’s hard to get their message across to their man. She says one thing, and he does another. Do men and women actually speak the same language? Can they really communicate? The answer is yes, here are 4 simple communication […]
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How many times have you been in the middle of a conversation with your “boo” and felt like he/she DOESN’T GET what you’re saying? How many times have you heard your spouse say, “YOU DON’T RESPECT ME”? How many times have you wanted to say “SHUT THE HELL UP!!!”? How many times have you sat […]
By Denise Ngo As Eleanor Roosevelt said, great minds talk about ideas; small minds talk about people. What do you and your significant other talk about? If you constantly hit the heavy stuff you’re probably happier than if you spend time gossiping about your neighbors or coworkers. A recent study published in Psychological Science says that people are […]
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By Ayize Ma’at If you’re anything like me, when the Mrs. begins talking I almost immediately develop a case of A.D.D. When I’m watching the Celtics, Lakers, Heat, or OKC I don’t have A.D.D. When I’m working out I don’t have A.D.D. When i’m making love I don’t have A.D.D. But when my wife begins […]
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By Dr. Linda Miles It is difficult to become a good listener who both validates the pain of the other, while maintaining the ability to look at themselves. Each person must listen compassionately to themselves and each other. Within many relationships, rather than engaging in compassionate listening, many couples polarize. One partner is the voice […]
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By Terry Leslie Men tend to perceive conversation with mates as a form of competition or challenge-like playing office politics or jockeying for position in the passing lane. When we’re asked a question, we don’t just answer – we want to give the right answer (or the right excuse). If talking turns into a debate […]
YOU ARE NOT Responsible For Your Partner’s Feelings. YOU ARE Responsible For Your Intent
/in Communication, Conflict Management/byBy Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Guilt is the feeling that results when you tell yourself that you have done something wrong. HEALTHY GUILT Healthy guilt is the feeling that occurs when you have actually done something wrong – such as deliberately harming someone. This is an important feeling, which results from having developed a conscience – […]
My Husband Says, “We Don’t Need To Talk To Each Other Every Day”.
/in Ask The Maat's Real Questions...Real Answers, Communication/byVIDEO: I have been married since 2002. In 2004 something changed. We dont talk to each other or ride in the same car… even when we attend family events. We basicly live like roommates. He says couples dont need to talk to each other everyday…but he has no problem asking for sex. I have had […]
Is It My Phone Or Our Phone?
/in Communication, Conflict Management/byBy Untouchable Gary So I posed an interesting question yesterday about whether people would let their significant others answer their phones even if they had nothing to hide. As expected it received a mixed variety of reviews from both males and females. Surprisingly, the growing consensus was YES they would allow their wife/husband or boyfriend/girlfriend […]
How To Say “Sorry” To Your Spouse
/in Communication, Conflict Management/byBy Michael Lee At one point or another, everyone gets into an argument. When this happens, do you know how to say sorry? Some learn it the easy way, but others learn it the hard way – sometimes at the cost of a relationship. To avoid making matters irreparable between you and your spouse, I […]
4 Communication Techniques To Help You Talk To Your Man
/in Communication/byBy Ruth Purple A lot of women find themselves getting frustrated over the fact that it’s hard to get their message across to their man. She says one thing, and he does another. Do men and women actually speak the same language? Can they really communicate? The answer is yes, here are 4 simple communication […]
When Talking Turns To Shouting And Listening Becomes Toxic….
/in Communication, Conflict Management/byHow many times have you been in the middle of a conversation with your “boo” and felt like he/she DOESN’T GET what you’re saying? How many times have you heard your spouse say, “YOU DON’T RESPECT ME”? How many times have you wanted to say “SHUT THE HELL UP!!!”? How many times have you sat […]
10 Topics That Happy Couples Talk About
/in Communication/byBy Denise Ngo As Eleanor Roosevelt said, great minds talk about ideas; small minds talk about people. What do you and your significant other talk about? If you constantly hit the heavy stuff you’re probably happier than if you spend time gossiping about your neighbors or coworkers. A recent study published in Psychological Science says that people are […]
I Know I’m Not The Only Man That Develops A.D.D. When Talking With His Wife
/in Communication/byBy Ayize Ma’at If you’re anything like me, when the Mrs. begins talking I almost immediately develop a case of A.D.D. When I’m watching the Celtics, Lakers, Heat, or OKC I don’t have A.D.D. When I’m working out I don’t have A.D.D. When i’m making love I don’t have A.D.D. But when my wife begins […]
Are You A Compassionate Listener?
/in Communication/byBy Dr. Linda Miles It is difficult to become a good listener who both validates the pain of the other, while maintaining the ability to look at themselves. Each person must listen compassionately to themselves and each other. Within many relationships, rather than engaging in compassionate listening, many couples polarize. One partner is the voice […]
Why Conversations Feel Like Competitions
/in Communication/byBy Terry Leslie Men tend to perceive conversation with mates as a form of competition or challenge-like playing office politics or jockeying for position in the passing lane. When we’re asked a question, we don’t just answer – we want to give the right answer (or the right excuse). If talking turns into a debate […]