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The Most Selfish Words in a Relationship
There are many ways to say the most selfish words in a relationship: I told you so.
Here are…
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What a tangled web we weave…
Whenever we deceive others, in order to make things better for ourselves in the moment, we deceive ourselves most of all. The real lie is thinking that by…
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The Necessary People in Our Lives
Think about someone who agrees with you. Always. From politics to parenting, from movies to music, this person could…
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Tell Me, Don’t Show Me
Funny thing about revenge – in an effort to heal our hurt we decide to hurt right back. Whenever we choose to…
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When You Win, You Lose
A few years into our marriage, in the midst of a lovely fight, Jenny changed her tone and simply announced: “Okay, you’re right…you win.”
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Complaining doesn’t lead to change
For the most part, spouses would rather complain to others about their current marital pattern than calmly, authentically ask…
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Let’s be frank
Speaking with candor about your pain, fears, and hopes is the quickest way to invite…
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The Best Human Skill
We humans are driven by our emotions far more than our thoughts. Learning to differentiate between…
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Is courtesy on death row?
I went to a baseball game recently, and my seat was on the aisle. While this was convenient when I wanted food or drink, it also meant I was the de facto doorkeeper to…