You know that feeling when you “click” with someone? It feels like a spark of energy that lifts you up. And that energy builds on itself making for a real connection between you and the other person. The good news…
I always knew I wanted to be a lawyer. I just didn’t hadn’t really known why – I simply believed that being a lawyer would give me the financial security I didn’t have as a kid growing up. It turned…
Do spousal spats or sibling squabbles at home take their toll on you and your family? If so, you’re not alone. Most all families argue, some more than others. The New York Times article entitled Lessons in Domestic Diplomacy, is summed up with these 5 strategies…
Think of a time when a conversation suddenly turns heated. Perhaps a co-worker makes a derogatory comment to you in front of colleagues. Or a close friend neglects to call you on your birthday. Or your spouse nags and criticizes…
In any relationship, whether at work or home, conflict is inevitable. You might not be surprised that relationship conflict can affect your mental and emotional health. But did you know it can also affect you physically? Relationship conflict is any kind…
As social distancing continues and anxiety increases about the future, close relationships are especially important to our emotional and physical well-being. Likewise, maintaining connections with those most important to us – Spouses, family, friends, bosses, and co-workers – leads to…
There’s no denying that when we have satisfying intimate personal relationships, we generally experience less stress, greater emotional and physical well-being, and more resiliency to bounce back from adversity. Likewise, it’s no secret that solid relationships and professional success go…
While we practice social distancing, it’s more important than ever to maintain connection with those closest to us. Science shows the human need to socially connect is as much a fundamental need as food, water, and shelter. Therefore, disconnection in…
You might be able to think of at least one conversation right now that you’ve been putting off. Perhaps you believe that saying something will only make things worse. When it comes to family members, certain conversations can be difficult because…
The dreaded difficult conversation. You know the one. When you know you need to say something, but you don’t. Instead, you put it off. Or completely avoid it. You might reason to yourself that saying something will only make things…
