When it comes to communication, the listener’s learning style can play a big role in how well they keep up with and understand what we have to say, therefore it is important that we look at how learning styles affect our ability to communicate with others, especially our spouse. We each have different learning styles, …
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In his groundbreaking book, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, author Robert Putnam discusses how we have become increasingly disconnected from family, friends, neighbors, and even our democracy – and how we may reconnect. Putnam warns that our stock of social capital – the very fabric of our connections with each other, has plummeted, impoverishing …
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“Many people live with assorted states of boredom – and yes, some parts of life (paying bills, loading the dishwasher) are quite dull. But giving in to living a life that feels tedious can ultimately be very destructive, says life coach and author, Lauren Zander. Boredom is a state of mind, she says – in …
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In The 7 Levels of Intimacy, author Matthew Kelly defines intimacy as the mutual self-revelation that allows us to know and be known. He suggests that intimacy is the mutual sharing of the journey to fulfill our life purpose – in other words, to become the-best-version-of-ourselves. Kelly then defines the seven levels: 1. Cliches The first level of intimacy is impersonal. The right amount of small talk …
There are often times that we, as a couple, need a bit of a reset – a time to come together and ensure that we are on the same page. Sometimes, it may be over the holidays as the beginning of a new year is often a time for evaluation, assessing, and planning for the …
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Adapted from article by Emily Esfahani Smith, The Atlantic In most marriages, levels of satisfaction drop dramatically within the first few years together. But among couples who not only endure, but live happily together for years and years, the spirit of kindness and generosity guides them forward. Of all the people who get married, only …
Adapted from article by Emily Esfahani Smith, The Atlantic Research has shown that kindness (along with emotional stability) is the most important predictor of satisfaction and stability in a marriage. Kindness makes each partner feel cared for, understood, and validated—feel loved. That’s how kindness works too: there’s a great deal of evidence showing the more someone receives …
