A dash of unconsciousness, a dab of aloofness, a healthy serving of unhealthy self-esteem, a spoonful of selfishness, a touch of reactivity and a sprinkle of rage and intimidation are the main ingredients to creating an incredibly miserable relationship. Top it off with defensiveness and voilà there you have it. And here’s how you put […]
The Art of Good Listening: Humility Versus Defensiveness
Defensiveness can be the death of a relationship. There are few things more frustrating than having a partner who gets defensive the moment you dare to speak about anything that might be upsetting to you. Do you know what I’m talking about? It sounds something like this: Jody: Honey, can we talk about the other […]
TIPS FOR NEWLY WEDS
For those of you new to the world of marriage (and even those of us not so new to marriage), here a few good tips to help you start out this journey on the right foot. Listen to this advice and I promise you will be ten steps ahead of most marriages! 1. Always listen […]