Most of us remember the story of King Solomon: faced with two mothers, each claiming the same baby to be her own, he says to the mothers that the only compromise is to split the baby in half with his sword. One mother cries out in fear, and tells the other woman to take the […]
Conflict Resolution
Fighting the Good Fight
“Fighting the Good Fight”(Or How To Navigate Conflict with your Honey in Five (Not So) Easy Steps) One of the most common complaints couples have about their relationship is that their fights don’t go anywhere good. “We have the same fight ninety times and we still can’t resolve the problem.” “We can’t seem to argue […]
Expressing a Preference: A Little Relationship Tip That Can Change Your Life
Many people have never learned how to identify their own preferences. Or they have grown up believing they don’t deserve to HAVE a preference. Or they are afraid to speak their preferences, let alone fight for them. Some people think they do not possess preferences, because they are not in the habit of tuning in […]