By Lana Moline I know you heard me say that “I had to holla at my man,” and that “I love being married to an imperfect man.” But honestly, I’ve put my husband through some changes. I’m not talking about the toilet seat being up or the tooth paste cap being off. I’m talking about […]
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VIDEO: Yall this video right here had us cracking up when we first saw it. It’s a hilarious spin on how some folks act in relationships when dealing with insecurities, infidelity, and trust issues. By no means are we promoting any of the deception or communication strategies demonstrated in this video….we simply found it to […]
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We’ve said it many times that it’s unreasonable to expect your partner to be a mind reader. Having a connection is one thing….but thinking they’ve got a crystal ball in their back pocket is something totally different. Far to often couples are unsuccessful in their relationship because they don’t have a good grasp on expectations. […]
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By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. ”Seek first to understand and then to be understood.” – Stephen Covey How often have you heard yourself say: “I just want someone to understand me.” “I just want to be heard.” “I feel invisible.” “I just want to be seen.” I know what it feels like to not be understood, […]
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By Debbie Manigat My husband and I have been together for nine years now and I can’t wait to celebrate our ten year anniversary! We dated for three years, were engaged for two, and have been married for four… yeah there was some serious courtship going on there and deep, deep reflection because we wanted […]
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“My wife appears confident and assured to the outside world but is insecure within our relationship” writes this husband. What does one partner do when you know that your spouse has issues around how they truly see themselves and feel about themselves AND it’s taking a toll on the relationship? What if that spouse is unable to see […]
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VIDEO: Being a good listener requires concentration and perhaps breaking some of the listening habits you’ve developed over time. For the most part, focus on the other individual and what they are saying, wait for them to finish, and think before you begin to rattle off a response. You’ve got 2 ears and 1 mouth […]
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By Joseph Ever run into a brick wall, so to speak, with your mate? Can’t seem to pass go without collecting 200 fresh wounds? Well, it’s time to build a bridge and tear down that brick wall. Here are your tools: ATTITUDE: Get an attitude adjustment first. Lighten up and do a 180-degree about face. […]
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By Ruth Purple You’re in this for the long haul-MARRIAGE. Some people are afraid of it, some can’t wait for it. Others never even consider it. Marriage is one of the greatest decisions we make in our lifetime. A decision which means we are ready to face and tackle situations bigger than ourselves. Being emotionally, […]
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Do you really want to have more productive communication? Do you really want your man or woman to understand what’s really going on? Do you feel like your spouse just doesn’t get “it” or get “you”? There is a way to get what you want but you have to be more committed to unraveling understanding […]
Confessions Of Love For My Man
/in A Woman's Point Of View, Becoming One, Communication/byBy Lana Moline I know you heard me say that “I had to holla at my man,” and that “I love being married to an imperfect man.” But honestly, I’ve put my husband through some changes. I’m not talking about the toilet seat being up or the tooth paste cap being off. I’m talking about […]
Why You Asking Me All Them Questions?
/in Communication, Conflict Management/byVIDEO: Yall this video right here had us cracking up when we first saw it. It’s a hilarious spin on how some folks act in relationships when dealing with insecurities, infidelity, and trust issues. By no means are we promoting any of the deception or communication strategies demonstrated in this video….we simply found it to […]
Expectations Can Help Or Hurt Your Relationship
/in Communication/byWe’ve said it many times that it’s unreasonable to expect your partner to be a mind reader. Having a connection is one thing….but thinking they’ve got a crystal ball in their back pocket is something totally different. Far to often couples are unsuccessful in their relationship because they don’t have a good grasp on expectations. […]
I Just Want To Be Understood
/in Communication, Living With Intention/byBy Margaret Paul, Ph.D. ”Seek first to understand and then to be understood.” – Stephen Covey How often have you heard yourself say: “I just want someone to understand me.” “I just want to be heard.” “I feel invisible.” “I just want to be seen.” I know what it feels like to not be understood, […]
5 Truths To Help You Radically Transform Communication In Your Relationship
/in Communication/byBy Debbie Manigat My husband and I have been together for nine years now and I can’t wait to celebrate our ten year anniversary! We dated for three years, were engaged for two, and have been married for four… yeah there was some serious courtship going on there and deep, deep reflection because we wanted […]
Dealing With An Insecure Wife
/in Ask The Maat's Real Questions...Real Answers, Communication, Love & Marriage/by“My wife appears confident and assured to the outside world but is insecure within our relationship” writes this husband. What does one partner do when you know that your spouse has issues around how they truly see themselves and feel about themselves AND it’s taking a toll on the relationship? What if that spouse is unable to see […]
4 Must Have Tips To Help You Be The Best Listener You Can Be
/in Ask The Maat's Real Questions...Real Answers, Communication/byVIDEO: Being a good listener requires concentration and perhaps breaking some of the listening habits you’ve developed over time. For the most part, focus on the other individual and what they are saying, wait for them to finish, and think before you begin to rattle off a response. You’ve got 2 ears and 1 mouth […]
7 Steps To Build A Bridge To Romance
/in Communication/byBy Joseph Ever run into a brick wall, so to speak, with your mate? Can’t seem to pass go without collecting 200 fresh wounds? Well, it’s time to build a bridge and tear down that brick wall. Here are your tools: ATTITUDE: Get an attitude adjustment first. Lighten up and do a 180-degree about face. […]
The A B C’s Of Marriage. It’s Not Child’s Play
/in Becoming One, Communication, Conflict Management, Love & Marriage/byBy Ruth Purple You’re in this for the long haul-MARRIAGE. Some people are afraid of it, some can’t wait for it. Others never even consider it. Marriage is one of the greatest decisions we make in our lifetime. A decision which means we are ready to face and tackle situations bigger than ourselves. Being emotionally, […]
What’s Really Going On? Getting To The Unmet Need.
/in Communication/byDo you really want to have more productive communication? Do you really want your man or woman to understand what’s really going on? Do you feel like your spouse just doesn’t get “it” or get “you”? There is a way to get what you want but you have to be more committed to unraveling understanding […]