Early in my career as a therapist, I found myself feeling frustrated in my ability to assist a couple with whom I was working. They… Continue reading The 5% Rule — Breaking Through the Argument
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Quantum Relationship: Keeping Your Love Connected
The experience of falling in love is altogether reminiscent of what in quantum physics is known as entanglement. In the microscopic realm once two particles… Continue reading Quantum Relationship: Keeping Your Love Connected
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Countless people struggle with the answer to this most daunting question. As our relationship hangs on the precipice of making this decision, how we go… Continue reading Should I Stay or Should I Go?
The Wrong Reason for Staying Married
The institution of marriage should be intended to enrich our lives. Certainly we might agree that the purpose of marriage ought to be to enhance… Continue reading The Wrong Reason for Staying Married
#046: Unraveling the Enigma of Relationships
Episode 46 of the Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz is the first in a series of episodes complimenting Mel’s Cultivating Intimate and Resilient Relationships virtual course.
Entangled People, Entangled Issues
Romantic relationships offer a unique opportunity for our personal growth, although they typically bring some degree of disturbances and challenges. Our interpersonal relations showcase the… Continue reading Entangled People, Entangled Issues
Breaking the Cycle of Negativity in Your Relationship
Too often, when we encounter challenges and conflict in our primary relationships we tend to spiral down very quickly. When we’re in this down cycle,… Continue reading Breaking the Cycle of Negativity in Your Relationship
Rethinking Relationships
One of the primary problems we encounter in our relationships is due to how we envision them. Conventional advice regarding relationships and intimacy often reads like a… Continue reading Rethinking Relationships
Turning the Tide Of Negativity In Your Relationship
I find it troubling that our inclination toward criticizing one another, particularly in familial or committed partnerships, overwhelms our ability to share approval or praise.… Continue reading Turning the Tide Of Negativity In Your Relationship
#047: Why the Need to Be Right Is So Destructive
Episode 47 of the Possibility Podcast with Mel Schwartz, a companion to the Cultivating Intimate and Resilient Relationships virtual course, explores the destructive nature of needing to be right.