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January 16, 2022
Successful Relationships Reading Corner
This week, we wrote about why sitting on your hurt feelings only makes it worse. Here are some suggestions on what to do to avoid such problems. Transactional Analysis Theory and Practice “Psychological trading stamps are the currency of transactional …
Published on January 16, 2022 06:14
January 9, 2022
A Story of How Good Relationships are Out There for the Taking
This week, in lieu of our regular post, we have a guest post from Fred Owens. He’s been blogging on various topics for 20 years at Frog Hospital. After reading ours, he decided to turn his pen to relationships. We …
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Published on January 09, 2022 06:15
January 2, 2022
For the New Year, Share Your Loves and Longings in Your Relationships
PHIL: Many years ago, when I was squatting in London with a bunch of other people, I wrote a proposal that we should all find a place in the country and move there. I even organized a visit to a …
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Published on January 02, 2022 06:15
Successful Relationships Reading Corner
This week, we wrote about the way we use special occasions to take a longer view of our relationship and the larger themes in our lives. Here are some posts with suggestions on how to do this. Making These Resolutions …
Published on January 02, 2022 06:14
December 26, 2021
Phil and Maude’s Favorite Blog Photos of 2021
As the year is drawing to a close, we thought it would be fun to share our top 12 favorite photos from the blogs of 2021. Click on each one to see it full-size, or click on the link below …
Published on December 26, 2021 06:15
December 19, 2021
Every Relationship has Shared Stories at its Heart – What Are Yours?
PHIL: I am giving a talk this week on cooperation in society and how it requires both trust and shared intention between people. The intention comes from our shared stories about who we are and what our goals are. The …
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Published on December 19, 2021 06:15
Successful Relationships Reading Corner
This week, we said that every relationship has shared stories at its heart. We found some interesting articles discussing this; some suggest that writing is a powerful way to find your story. How to Use Writing to Radically Improve Your …
Published on December 19, 2021 06:14
December 12, 2021
Why Those Little Differences Needn’t Be a Problem in Your Relationship
A reader emailed us about last week’s blog: “It sounds simple but not easy. I certainly haven’t mastered it yet!” We maintain harmony in our relationship the same way a bike stays in balance when being ridden. It happens with …
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Published on December 12, 2021 06:15
Successful Relationships Reading Corner
This week we wrote that finding balance in a relationship is challenging for some people because of the different habits that each has developed through experience. Here are some other authors writing about how to handle differences. We’re Total Opposites! …
Published on December 12, 2021 06:14
December 5, 2021
How Can You See Differences in Your Relationships as Welcome Additions?
PHIL: The obvious way that you compare things is by looking at how they differ. Which oven is self-cleaning? Does this bank charge overdraft fees? Less obvious is to look at the similarities, because they don’t help you make choices …
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Published on December 05, 2021 06:15
Secrets of a Successful Relationship Revealed
In our book, “Secrets of a Successful Relationship Revealed”, we share some basic keys towards having a rewarding, peaceful and joyous relationship. In fact, we are convinced that these keys can be ap
In our book, “Secrets of a Successful Relationship Revealed”, we share some basic keys towards having a rewarding, peaceful and joyous relationship. In fact, we are convinced that these keys can be applied to all relationships. One of the basic ideas that is central to this success is a simple understanding — that your partner is a person different from you, with their own ideas, desires and habits, but just like you in that they value their autonomy.
We use this blog to continue the exploration of the magic that can be found in a relationship, and the wider implications of peace for the world. ...more
We use this blog to continue the exploration of the magic that can be found in a relationship, and the wider implications of peace for the world. ...more
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