Reality Bytes: Seeking Real Connection in a Virtual World
There has been a change of screenery. People have shifted from spending time on the front porch and peering through screen doors to staring at computer screens, television screens and cell phone screens.
The ushering in of recent modern technologies has undoubtedly brought with it a shift in people’s priorities. As a recent Communications...... >Read More
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Best Friend
"Best friend" can sound like a silly, childish term to many people. It conjures up images of playground arguments between little girls, but it is a term that is dear to my heart.
I met Jocelyn in 1974, in Mrs. Ball's kindergarten class. I was four years old and she was five. Over the course of a year spent huddled... >Read More
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College Relationships: How to Have a Good Conversation
So you are all dressed up, at a cocktail party, or perhaps you are even dressed down, heading to a house party just outside of town. Things are quieting down, the night is getting late, and the superficial small talk between passing strangers slowly dies.
You meet somebody new, somebody interesting, perhaps even somebody you find exciting. Together...... >Read More
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Be A Good Guest: Holiday Party Tips
What is a good guest? Someone who is thoughtful, helpful, blah blah blah. Whether you mean it or not, try to be on your best behavior and act like someone who is, shall I say, glad for being there! Here are some tips:
Never come empty-handed: my mama told me this, and she was right. Candy, flowers, a bottle of... >Read More
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10 Tips to Effective & Active Listening Skills
Do you ever need someone to listen to you? Our mentors are available.
Listening makes our loved ones feel worthy, appreciated, interesting, and respected. Ordinary conversations emerge on a deeper level, as do our relationships. When we listen, we foster the skill in others by acting as a model for positive and effective communication.
In...... >Read More
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How to Talk to the Broken Hearted
Not sure why you are going through this personal tragedy? Searching for... >more
A Remarkable Relationship
We met in high school. Before that, I had heard other people... >more