By JR Thorpe — 2016
We’re usually envious of things to do with status or possessions, though, as we’ll discover, what we envy changes significantly with our age, gender, and social status.
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From a Buddhist standpoint, there’s nothing to win in a relationship, just as there’s nothing to win in life—except, of course, the deep satisfaction that comes from appreciation, collaboration, and love.
The communication technique of Non-Violent Communication (NVC) developed by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg provides a way to communicate with our partners safely and peacefully.
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“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” ~Nelson Mandela
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All relationships go through phases, there will be good times and challenges. When you recognize that your relationship is in a rough spot, take heart. Great relationships don’t happen by luck. There are the specific skills and actions that strengthen our relationships.
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Adult relationships succeed or fail for many reasons beyond the partners' childhoods, of course. Most people have to work to master the skills necessary to make romantic relationships endure and flourish, and threats to their connection are sources of great psychological anguish.
Couples’ fights in lockdown are often about the unremitting intensity of togetherness. The sooner you de-escalate a fight, the sooner you can begin working on real solutions.
How couples fight is just as important as how they love, and it's one of the most predictive factors for a successful relationship. All couples have conflict and will cause each other distress from time to time.
Ditch the idea of a "failed relationship" and make each relationship you have one that you can learn and grow from.
The more we can provide the conditions for happiness in others, the more likely we'll find the relationships we seek.
Gossip can cause trouble in your inner life as well as your outer life. Here's how to rein it in.