Stand By Me
I’ve been listening to different versions of this song today…thought you’d enjoy this one! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vSWHkxZgOI
White Lies are Unhealthy in Your Relationship
You read everywhere that white lies are acceptable. It may be so in social circles, but with your partner, it really isn’t the case. Every white lie is a little bit of concealment, a little bit of not showing your …
How to Pick the Right Relationship
We all want to be in a great relationship, but so often, what at first seems wonderful doesn’t pan out. Here’s how to make sure you’re in a relationship that will work in the long run. Don’t try to control …
One-third of couples squabble weekly, poll finds
One-third. That’s the weekly squabbling rate according to a poll released last month. I’m not surprised, just saddened, because it doesn’t have to be like this. I like to illustrate this with a simple situation which can stand in for …
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The Paradox of Separateness and Intimacy
Let me respond to your post about this. When your partner treats you as being a different and separate individual, that gives you several freedoms. One is to act independently of them according to your own desires. It might be something like …
The Paradox of Separateness and Intimacy
Our time together has brought with it an experience which is a true paradox. The more we feel supported and acknowledged as separate individuals, the more we are able to open to each other. As we open and share ourselves …
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Conversations Between Phil and Maude
Maude: I feel stronger, better and more able to love others, as a result of this union of ours. Perhaps these words are too sweeping and sound like I have become lost in this shared merging. Regardless, I know that …
Some of My Favorite Virginia Satir Quotes
As some of you know, I am a big fan of Virgina Satir. As Phil and I have been working on the new book, we have been looking around for great quotes we like to intersperse with the text. Here …
Conversations between Phil and Maude
I’ve been re reading a bunch of our blogs as we work on our new book. In the new book, we share more of how within your own relationships to have the experiences we talk about. I can see the seeds of …