Many relationships start on a good note. There’s time, attention and affection given on an almost daily basis. Both partners often listen to each other (at least in the courting stage), enjoy each other’s company and make time for one another. As time goes on, the honeymoon stage when everything is wonderful, exciting and fun […]
Start the Ripple: Creating Change in Relationships
I recently was given a great bookmark from my husband on building a great community. The bookmark had a long list of suggested moves a person could make. It led me to think about creating a similar one for relationships. I often talk to audiences about the power of one person setting a ripple effect […]
THE STING OF SARCASM DOESN’T BELONG IN RELATIONSHIPS
Lately I’ve been seeing the effects of sarcasm everywhere. Whether it’s watching my own family, my friends’ families or the families of my clients, sarcasm still has that same familiar sting. Sarcasm comes from the Greek word sarkasmos or sarkazein, which means to tear flesh, or to bite the lips in rage. The purpose of […]