Navigating the Holidays with Your Significant Other

Navigating the holiday season in a way that feels good to all takes clear communication, and lots of understanding.

Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineDecember 12, 2018HolidaysComment

3 Tips to get you through all of your holiday festivities

Oh the holiday season… We love it and hate it all in the same breath.

Although the holidays are a time to be grateful for the people you’re bonded with for life, it can sometimes be difficult. The holidays bring together a lot of opinions and personalities which pave the way for awkward moments. Fortunately, I have a few tips to help you survive the uncomfortable conversations you may be about to have with family and close friends.

Terrie LewineNovember 27, 2018Comment

Weekend Regrets

This week I have the opportunity to mourn some interactions I had over the weekend.

What does that mean?

It means that I had some experiences that I feel less than excited about. In the moment they were a bit awkward. I was feeling a bit confused, and disappointed, even a little sad in the moment. Very aware that I wished ‘it’ was different.

Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineOctober 11, 2018guilt, communication, nonviolent communication, freedom, regretsComment

I Want it My Way

I was walking down Spring Garden Street. Leaving the gym, headed to my car. Directly in front of me is a woman walking in my direction. Directly in my path.

My first thought was, “Why doesn’t she move? Can’t she see me?”

My second thought…

Terrie LewineSeptember 27, 2018Comment

Painting Rocks

I was painting rocks this morning and was reminded of the simplicity of navigating relationships.

CommunicationTerrie LewineSeptember 3, 2018communication, nonviolent communicationComment

OFG

I was driving on the Schuylkill Expressway last week. And I ran into traffic jams. So what’s new about this story?

Good Grief

When I was a very little child, I cried when I was upset. I had such strong emotions, yet expressing them certainly didn’t bring me more understanding or the connection I deeply yearned for. So I learned how to reign in my tears.