Valuing All Relationships: 5 Ways to Make Profound Connections

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Valuing All Relationships: 5 Ways to Make Profound Connections

“Finding the one” and “lucky in love” are phrases that reflect the primacy of romantic relationships in our culture. Though a passionate and profound connection with a life mate is a beautiful adventure, those who choose to focus on other priorities, or have not had the opportunity, may feel that they are missing out on “living happily ever after.” Terms such as “significant other” and “committed relationship” imply a subtle devaluation of other relationships that may keep us from seeing the love that we do have in our lives.

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Agree to Agree: Learn the 2 Types of Agreements for Better Communication

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Agree to Agree: Learn the 2 Types of Agreements for Better Communication

Clear and honest communication is the shortest distance to creating trust in relationships. Whether we are talking to colleagues in the boardroom, children in the kitchen, or partners in the bedroom, we are at risk of creating mistrust and unnecessary negativity when unspoken expectations are not met, and presumed agreements have been broken. When agreements are spoken, truthful and explicit, everyone understands the rules of the road.

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How did we get here? 3 Steps to Improve Difficult Conversations

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How did we get here? 3 Steps to Improve Difficult Conversations

“You are so inconsiderate. You’re always looking at your phone when I talk to you.”
“Oh, come on, you’re exaggerating.”
“No I’m not. I feel like you don’t care.”
“You’re overreacting!”
“Why are we even together?”
“Let’s face it, no matter what I do, you’re never satisfied.”

Do you recognize yourself in this conversation? You are not alone.

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Why You Should ‘Give Up the Ghost’ on Ghosting

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Why You Should ‘Give Up the Ghost’ on Ghosting

Having a friend, date, or co-worker be a “no-show” is not a new story, but technology has transformed the “no-show” into a “no muss, no fuss” vanishing act called ghosting. For those of you that have been spared, ghosting is the act of terminating communication with a love interest, and intentionally avoiding contact with no explanation. Though the term specifically refers to dating relationships; we know that our friends, spouses, and relatives are just as capable of vaporizing into the ether.

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