Friendship

Romance: Surviving the Diaper Phase

You swear it will never happen: you will not become one of those couples who lets the fires of romance burn out as soon as children come on the scene. You know the ones – with puke stains on their T-shirts and bags under their eyes, they seem to have little in common other than an obsession with telling everyone about their wonderful child. Then...

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Rebuilding Trust
Rebuilding Trust

Has your trust been broken? Talk to a mentor today. One of my clients once asked me what it means to trust another human being. She wanted to know how she should react when a spouse or significant other is dishonest, inconsiderate or having an affair. She wondered if it is possible to rebuild trust in someone who disappoints us greatly. What...

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Bypass the Bait: Handling Criticism Gracefully
Bypass the Bait: Handling Criticism Gracefully

When someone throws an inflammatory or critical comment our way, it's tempting to take the bait and get into an argument or internally bristle at what he or she said. A better way to handle the situation is to bypass the bait and "READ." Remain calm- Number one rule. Echo and inquire - You may choose to offer a quick question or reflection...

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Resolving Conflict in Friendships
Resolving Conflict in Friendships

Oops. The other day I had a bit of a falling out with my good friend Alissa. I told a guy she liked about a conversation we shared, not knowing she would be so offended by it. After my disagreement with Alissa, I realized that I had some decisions to make as to how I was going to deal with this conflict. Yes, I had over-stepped my boundaries....

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Friendship: The Singles’ Support Network
Friendship: The Singles' Support Network

Never-married singleness used to encompass those years from late adolescence through the 20's, when most Americans were likely to marry. Weddings of 22-years-old's still occur, but it is also commonplace to find men and women, especially those pursuing careers that require extensive schooling or long apprenticeships, to marry for the first time...

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Connect With Body Language
Connect With Body Language

Actions speak louder than words. The way you position your body tells others how available you are to interact and how interested you are in what they have to say. If you want to signal others that you are relaxed, comfortable, open, and interested in them, then "salute" them with your body language. To salute is "to address with expressions of kind...

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