The Myth of “I Should Have Done Better”
Try a bit of compassion instead “When we know better, we do better.” –Maya Angelou Linda: I’m from the school of thought that we are all doing the best we…
Building Relationship Skills
Archives for Month: July 2016
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The Myth of the Perfect Partner
Linda: There are common pitfalls that contribute to a diminishment of interest in sex in many long-term relationships. Such diminishment is neither natural nor inevitable. We are challenged to identify…
Fierce Warrior Meets the Spiritual Teacher
Establishing some heaven on earth. Linda: Long ago, there lived a fierce warrior who had gone bad and turned to thievery and destruction. He was the terror of the land….
Every Accusation is an Autobiography
Our partner can be our mirror. Linda: Bill was the playful one of the pair. He had a job, but striving, worry, and stress were not his style. Hard working,…
Disclosure Trumps Withholding-Part 2
Linda: Disclosure invites disclosure. There is no way to force someone to talk about himself or herself. We can only invite by taking risks ourselves. Enjoying the transparency of another…
Disclosure Trumps Withholding Almost Every Time-Part 1
“A hallmark of a healthy creative culture is that its people feel free to share ideas, opinions, and criticisms. Lack of candor, if unchecked ultimately leads to dysfunctional environments.” –…
The Art of Negotiation- Part 2
Linda: So many people now are refusing to enter into this formally recognized union of marriage because they have negative associations with the institution. What if what’s true is that…
Mastering The Art of Negotiation-Part 1
Linda: We live in a time of great cynicism about marriage. Everyone knows a friend or family member who married with great enthusiasm and love, whose relationship turned sour, ultimately ending…