By Nick One of the most common mistakes people make in relationships is to relate to other people as if what’s important to them in a relationship is the same as what’s important to the other people. According to Gary Chapman, author of “The Five Love Languages,” that simply isn’t true. Some people love being […]
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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 […]
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By Peter Murphy “I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.” Ernest Hemingway If everyone would just develop this one communication skill, most communication problems would disappear. If you are honest with yourself, the last time you got into a misunderstanding with someone, it was because you […]
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By: Karen Cooper Johnston Not all verbal abuse is name calling, shouting or accusations. The stone faced quiet types can cause just as much mental and emotional distress as an out of control partner can. The flip side of a screaming, physically abusive partner is the silent selfish partner. Whether it’s never using words of […]
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By: Dr. Ray And Jean Kadkhodaian Relationships are a living, breathing entity that takes on a life of its own beyond what each individual contributes. Besides the fact that relationships progress through stages of development depending on a multitude of factors, there are three fundamental dynamics that apply to all of them. The first dynamic […]
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By Mary Jo Rapini It’s difficult to maintain passion and a connection in a relationship over a long period of time when you’re confronted with the rigors of life. The challenges we face in our romantic relationships expose our strengths and our weaknesses. Occasionally our frailties are so significant that the impact they have on […]
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By Bill Murrell There are certain mindsets or points of view that can be counter-productive to good communication. These errors in thinking, and if taken to the extreme, can inhibit both personal growth and growth in relationships. Here is the list: 1. All or nothing thinking: You see things in extremes, everything is black […]
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VIDEO: Is tension in the air so thick that you can just about touch it? Are you experiencing a raised voice, a whole lot of attitude, and you can’t get a word in no matter how hard you try? How do you handle a partner who only seems to like the sound of their own voice? Listen in […]
By Team BLAM There are certain primary love needs that men and women have. It would serve us all well to truly explore, internalize, and gain a deep understanding of what these primary needs are; because if we know what our partner needs then we can better give it. Certainly every man and woman ultimately […]
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By Skye Thomas This statement has stopped many a war in my house. My oldest two children are two years apart in age and would fight about everything and nothing when they were little. One would anger the other and then deny that it ever happened. One would accidentally harm the other during play and […]
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There’s Power In Asking “What’s Important To You?”
/in Communication/byBy Nick One of the most common mistakes people make in relationships is to relate to other people as if what’s important to them in a relationship is the same as what’s important to the other people. According to Gary Chapman, author of “The Five Love Languages,” that simply isn’t true. Some people love being […]
You Cannot Change What You Will Not Acknowledge
/in Ask The Maat's Real Questions...Real Answers, Communication, Living With Intention/byBy 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 […]
Do You Hear Me Now? 8 Active Listening Skills That Work
/in Communication/byBy Peter Murphy “I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.” Ernest Hemingway If everyone would just develop this one communication skill, most communication problems would disappear. If you are honest with yourself, the last time you got into a misunderstanding with someone, it was because you […]
Is He Killing You With Silence?
/in Communication, Conflict Management/byBy: Karen Cooper Johnston Not all verbal abuse is name calling, shouting or accusations. The stone faced quiet types can cause just as much mental and emotional distress as an out of control partner can. The flip side of a screaming, physically abusive partner is the silent selfish partner. Whether it’s never using words of […]
The Three Fundamental Relationship Dynamics
/in Communication, Conflict Management/byBy: Dr. Ray And Jean Kadkhodaian Relationships are a living, breathing entity that takes on a life of its own beyond what each individual contributes. Besides the fact that relationships progress through stages of development depending on a multitude of factors, there are three fundamental dynamics that apply to all of them. The first dynamic […]
Is Resentment Wreaking Havoc on Your Relationship?
/in Communication, Conflict Management/byBy Mary Jo Rapini It’s difficult to maintain passion and a connection in a relationship over a long period of time when you’re confronted with the rigors of life. The challenges we face in our romantic relationships expose our strengths and our weaknesses. Occasionally our frailties are so significant that the impact they have on […]
10 Mindsets That Make Good Communication Impossible
/in Communication/byBy Bill Murrell There are certain mindsets or points of view that can be counter-productive to good communication. These errors in thinking, and if taken to the extreme, can inhibit both personal growth and growth in relationships. Here is the list: 1. All or nothing thinking: You see things in extremes, everything is black […]
My Wife Talks Too Much!
/in Ask The Maat's Real Questions...Real Answers, Communication, Love & Marriage/byVIDEO: Is tension in the air so thick that you can just about touch it? Are you experiencing a raised voice, a whole lot of attitude, and you can’t get a word in no matter how hard you try? How do you handle a partner who only seems to like the sound of their own voice? Listen in […]
Your Woman Needs Validation. Your Man Needs Approval.
/in Communication, Love & Marriage/byBy Team BLAM There are certain primary love needs that men and women have. It would serve us all well to truly explore, internalize, and gain a deep understanding of what these primary needs are; because if we know what our partner needs then we can better give it. Certainly every man and woman ultimately […]
If I Hurt You, Then I’m Sorry
/in Communication, Conflict Management/byBy Skye Thomas This statement has stopped many a war in my house. My oldest two children are two years apart in age and would fight about everything and nothing when they were little. One would anger the other and then deny that it ever happened. One would accidentally harm the other during play and […]