Mel Schwartz, LCSW

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.

Staying Resilient and Manifesting New Possibilities in the Time of Pandemic: An Interactive Zoom Workshop

Wednesday 05/13/2020 3:00 PM – 4:15 EDT This event will be recorded and sent to registrants Sliding scale fee: $30.00, $40.00, $50.00 To Register Join… Continue reading Staying Resilient and Manifesting New Possibilities in the Time of Pandemic: An Interactive Zoom Workshop

#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

Marriage: Work or Play?

Most marriages and primary relationships these days tend to focus more on expediency and structure than on substance and content. In a culture that promotes… Continue reading Marriage: Work or Play?

#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