We recently announced a new feature at A Shift of Mind called the Question of the Week. The following is my response to Louise, who… Continue reading What Do We Mean by “Moving on”?
Tag: communication
Communication Is the Heartbeat of Relationship
If communication is indeed the heartbeat of relationship, it’s little wonder that most relations are on coronary care. Once again we are confronted with another… Continue reading Communication Is the Heartbeat of Relationship
Are We Really Speaking about the Same Thing?
How often have you felt frustrated in conversations as if you were each talking about a different thing? That’s because you were… To experience truly… Continue reading Are We Really Speaking about the Same Thing?
#079: Ask These Six Questions Before Committing to a Relationship
In episode 079 of the Possibility Podcast, Mel presents six essential questions to ask your potential relationship partner before you both commit.
#124 The Five Percent Rule and Other Ways to Get Past the Argument
The Possibility Podcast #124 features techniques to break the cycle of anger and miscommunication in your relationships. Learn to get past the argument and rebuild intimacy!
Why Is it so Important to Be Right?
One of the most prevalent – and damaging – themes in our culture is the need to be right. It’s one of those essential memes… Continue reading Why Is it so Important to Be Right?
Don’t Personalize Your Partner’s Issues
They may impact you but they may not be about you Our close personal relationships often feel like we’re under a microscope, as we examine,… Continue reading Don’t Personalize Your Partner’s Issues
#073: Your Best Chance at a Successful Marriage
In episode 073 of The Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz, the topic is marriage vows, the odds against upholding those vows, and how to give your marriage the best chance of success.
Shared Meaning
We take for granted that our words convey exactly what we intend them to. This is a particularly misinformed assumption. I have observed that upon… Continue reading Shared Meaning
Getting Past the Right or Wrong Impasse
In the previous post we looked at how dominant the motif of seeking to be right is in our culture. It is one of the… Continue reading Getting Past the Right or Wrong Impasse