If you have been following me for any length of time, you have probably come to realize that I share a great deal of personal information about my life. It is called self-disclosure and it is rather controversial in a lot of arenas. Self-disclosure by definition is just that… it is a “process of communicationContinue reading “Self-Disclosure & Me”
Tag Archives: relationships
LOVE does not Hurt!
A parent says “I love you” and then they are demanding and critical. A child makes a connection between the two.
#12 Argue Effectively
Remembering that we each come into a relationship with different experiences, worldviews, expectations, and methods will go a long way.
#16 Create a “Make Me Happy” List
I am suggesting that you make a list and tape it all over the house… on the mirrors in the bathrooms. On the back of the bedroom doors.
#30 Masquerade for a Night
Something as simple as wearing your hair up, or wearing makeup if you don’t typically do either – can create a ‘shift’ in the way that you think of yourself and hence, give you a different perspective out in public.
#42 Develop More Empathy
I’m not sure we can have too much empathy as long as we are establishing healthy boundaries along the way.
#43 Create a Romantic Road Map
Defining dedicated time together is perhaps, the most common mistake that couples make and it’s apparent when the show up for relationship counseling.
#68 Take a Cooking Class
What a great thing to do for a girls weekend, a bachelorette celebration, or a mother/daughter day out.
#90 Plan a Surprise Getaway
… the fact that you thought of and planned for his or her absence (leaving no detail unchecked) will garner points for months – if not years – to come.
#94 Celebrate a Friend
A good friend wears many hats and by helping us make critical decisions, cope with stress, and rebound from illness.