Good Relationships are all About Compromise? I Hope Not!

Compromise isn’t necessary for a healthy, satisfying and joyful relationship. In fact I don’t recommend it.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineAugust 1, 2022compromise, mindfulness, relaitonships, needsComment

Everyday Empathy

When you think of empathy do you think of a big, long, drawn out conversation? Diving deeply into the meaning about what someone is saying in order to uncover the needs they are longing to have heard? Me too. Not today though.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJuly 19, 2022empathy, communication, nonviolent communication, friendship, relationships Comment

Who Are You Talking To?

When there is another person with you, are you truly hearing them and responding to what they are saying? Or are you thinking things and responding to your thoughts as if they are actually true (and even what’s being said)? Are you actually talking to yourself?

Communication, Mindfulness, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJuly 5, 2022communication, listening, relationships, nonviolent communicationComment

Memorial Day

I am concerned about the cost of war and the romance of serving our country on the individuals that are actually doing the serving. It is something I think about a good deal. Today included.

inspiration, Relationships, Mindfulness, CommunicationTerrie LewineMay 30, 2022memorial day, holidays, culture, dialogue Comments

Too Good to be True? Maybe it's Not.

If it seems too good to be true, then likely it is. I’ve been giving this idea some thought recently. I’m not so sure I believe it. Some practical thoughts.

Health and Wellness, inspiration, Mindfulness, CommunicationTerrie LewineMay 24, 2022magical thinking, dreams, communication, too good to be true, negativity bias, relationshipsComment

Is Romance the Enemy of True Love?

While true love is possible, how most people anticipate that this kind of relationship will actually become a reality is unrealistic and rare.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineMay 16, 2022true love, romance, love, couples, partnership, relationships, healthy relationships, communicationComment

Will Smith + Chris Rock ~ Perfect Teaching Moment

I watched what happened between Will Smith and Chris Rock on the Oscars. The exchange offers the most perfect classic opportunity to talk about the ideas behind Nonviolent Communication. My first pass at writing something was quite educational (and dry). I’m realizing I want to write about what is in my heart.

Mindfulness, inspiration, Communication, Black Lives Matter, FamilyTerrie LewineMarch 29, 2022will smith, the oscars, academy awards, communication Comments

Love or Fear, Is it Really that Simple?

Have you been to workshops, or read memes on social media about this? Either we are acting from love or we are acting from fear. I have. Often. Yet, is it really that simple? Kind of yes, and mostly no.

CommunicationTerrie LewineFebruary 14, 2022love, fear, relationships, self-awareness, communication, feelings Comments

Cling Less ~ Love More

When I saw the title of Rick Hanson’s blog post Cling Less, Love More, Steve’s and my origin story popped into my head. I think it will be obvious why as you read a bit further.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineFebruary 9, 2022personal story, communication, healthy communicaiton Comments

Blog

Relationship Reality ~ Let’s Talk About It

Whether it is about daily practices or new skills, my personal writings offer you practical advice that you can implement right away. You are not alone in figuring out life and relationships. Learn from my experiences out there in the world making it all work, even when it isn’t!!

Join the Community

If you would like to join this amazing community, please do so below. You’ll be the first to know when new blog posts are published and I’ll keep you updated about new programs, workshops, and other offerings.