Just Do It

When you want more intimacy and connection in your relationship what do you do? Do you ask your partner for more intimacy? How do you ask? Sometimes the people we are partnered with —as unbelievable as it might be to you, actually don’t understand what you mean when you ask for things.

Thank You for Saying No

Do you celebrate when someone says no when you ask them for something? If you don’t you are likely creating more tension or resentment in your relationships than need to be there. Read on to learn how to free yourself from having to hear a yes. Build trust and freedom and care into your relationships. It is simpler than you might think.

This is Going to be Hard

Have you ever heard someone say this? I have. This is an example of sharing a thought as if it is the truth. As a listener, depending upon the situation I find it challenging to listen any further.

10 Skills Required to Navigate Difficult Conversations

From time to time, we find ourselves having a challenging conversation. Here’s a list of 10 skills to use to make the best of this difficult situation.

Don't You Agree?

Communicating compassionately is not about being nice. It is about being honest and strong, and willing to bear the impact of your preferences and choices on the people you care about.

Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineFebruary 15, 2021communication, healthy communication, relationshipsComment

Everyday Love ~ My Valentine's Day Rant

Here I go, out on the risky limb of saying out loud: I’m so not in agreement with the current cultural narrative that Valentine’s Day is a good idea.

Who Called Who What?

One of the most challenging aspects of communication is becoming mindful of the things we say. If it is true that everything a person says and does is an attempt to meet a need, then knowing what our own needs are is critical for feeling satisfied in life and in our relationships. Yet, this kind of self-awareness about where we focus our attention when communicating seems elusive to many of us. In all kinds of situations.

Say Thank You.

Saying thank you when you are grateful for something is important. Saying thank you when you aren’t is lying. Saying thank you to someone who has said or done something that has contributed to our life is more than just polite, it is a useful communication tool.

What Did You Expect?

This post is about expectations, filters, quantum physics and generally creating the life you want. It is inspired by an interview I saw and then a tennis match I watched. It is the succession of these two things that got my attention. I know I refer to Rafa Nadal quite a bit, and this post is not about tennis. They never are.

Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineNovember 16, 2020communication, mindfulness, expectations, happy relationships, tennisComment

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