A Surprising Finding about Romance
Linda: Sandra Murray, professor at State University of New York in Buffalo, researched the strength of illusion in romantic couples. Her inventory asked both married and dating couples to rate themselves,…
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Are You a Champion of Repair?
Linda: No matter how hard we try, there are sure to be breakdowns of all kinds, misunderstandings, broken agreements, not having our needs met, unhealed wounds that get activated and other…
Who’s Responsible For Your Happiness?
When it comes down to it, we marry for one reason: we think that we’ll be happier than we would be being single. Human beings crave happiness and will do…
Sometimes a Marriage Has to Die in Its Present Form
Linda: Many couples know from their own experience how easy it is to become trapped in their roles in maintaining the family system. The pitfalls of such entrapment include feelings…
The Precious Resources of Our Time and Attention
Most of us know that there are certain kinds of experiences that nurture our souls and other that don’t. We also know that “experiences” are not “things,” and that although…
All The Best Lovers Are Gracious Receivers
Linda: In the following story, you can see that being aware of howwe give and receive can make a huge difference. For an exchange to work, the receiver has to consciously…
It’s Never Too Late to Repair Damaged Trust
There is no statute of limitations regarding hurt feelings or wounded trust. The bad news is that the pain of unfinished business can continue for years; the good news is…
Humble Beginnings Can Give Birth to Great Achievements
Linda: Larry and Barbara didn’t begin their careers in medicine with a desire to become world-renowned experts in alternative forms of healing. It was their efforts to heal some of…
Marriage Does Require Some Sacrifice
For those of us who are “commitment-phobic,” we may fear that the costs of marriage will outweigh its rewards. Often, this fear doesn’t stop us from getting married, but may…
The Meaning of Life
“People say that we’re searching for the meaning of life. I don’t think that’s it at all. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive, so…