Posts about all aspects of relationships
As we work on our new book, I have been looking at some of our conversations. We have been writing back and forth to each other about relationships and our relationship for years. I’m going to share some of our …
Excerpt from “Conversations with Phil and Maude” Read more »
I want to jot down some notes on finding a partner. Three points. Understanding what makes for conflict-free relating provides the basis for what to look for in a partner. You have to walk the walk to attract a like …
Our latest article “The Myth of Inevitable Conflict within a Relationship” was just published in Awareness Magazine for May/June 2014. It’s now also available as an audio file.
We are happy to announce that we have just had an article published on one of our favorite topics, “The Myth of Inevitable Conflict within a Relationship” in Awareness Magazine May/June 2014 issue both online and in hard copy. We …
The Myth of Inevitable Conflict within a Relationship – New Article! Read more »
The other night I remarked on the fact that we never feel in conflict with each other, and that this reflects a choice we’ve both made, just like neither of us watch stock car racing, because we don’t enjoy it. …
Nearly every night we retire early enough to have time with each other.It may be conversation, the crossword or a movie, but whatever we choose, it acts as a zone of tranquility that restores us to the center. I attribute …
In our article on Acceptance, we talk about the spectrum of acceptance and that it helps to look at how important things are that bother us. On one end of the spectrum, there are the things which really represent our …
Turn Those Little Irritations Into Opportunities for Growth! Read more »
Dear Maude, I like your AAA Post – that we all want to be accepted, appreciated and acknowledged. You hint in the title “Do Unto Others…” of a necessary symmetry, which is, of course, the golden rule: do as you …
We all yearn to be accepted for who we really are. We all feel best when acknowledged for our true person. The more we are actually familiar with who we are, the more we appreciate others recognizing that as well. …
It seems we’re both reaching the conclusion that you must have worked* on yourself before you can achieve a conflict-free relationship. And what does “work” mean? It means Using self reflection to know yourself. Being able to step back and …