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How to Let Conflicts Go Until You Can Talk Without Charge

Here’s a conversation we had that illustrates how you can connect without a negative charge on a topic that could be loaded. PHIL: I think this might be the perfect time to talk about something that happened a few days …

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Successful Relationships Reading Corner

This week, we wrote about how important is is to make fairness a foundation of all your relationships. Here are some other posts we've written that speak to different aspects of this topic.Read more ›

Pay Attention – It’s How to Best Support Each Other

MAUDE: Last week, Phil had a big birthday. I had been thinking of how to celebrate him for many months, and had made numerous suggestions to him for grandiose celebrations, parties and trips. He never responded with the least enthusiasm …

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Successful Relationships Reading Corner

This week, we wrote about how important is is to make fairness a foundation of all your relationships. Here are some other posts we've written that speak to different aspects of this topic.Read more ›

Just Talk to Each Other – It’s That Simple

PHIL: It may seem obvious; of course you talk to your partner. But lots of conversations are about the shopping or politics or how bad the traffic was, while there can be a whole interior monologue going on that never …

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Successful Relationships Reading Corner

This week, we wrote about how important is is to make fairness a foundation of all your relationships. Here are some other posts we've written that speak to different aspects of this topic.Read more ›

The Importance of Sharing Your Truth in Relationships

PHIL: I had an imaginary conversation in my head: “Tell the truth; it’s so much easier than lying.” “But people would say mean, nasty, hurtful things!” “Oh, just tell the truth, but not in a mean, nasty, hurtful way. Instead, …

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Successful Relationships Reading Corner

This week, we wrote about how important is is to make fairness a foundation of all your relationships. Here are some other posts we've written that speak to different aspects of this topic.Read more ›

Phil and Maude’s Favorite Blog Photos of 2024

Following our end-of-year tradition, here are our top 12 favorite photos from the posts of 2024. Click on each one to see it full-size, or click on the link below the photo to read the post or hear Phil reading …

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Let’s Create Peace in the World, One Relationship at a Time

PHIL: We have a peaceful relationship. We don’t quarrel, attack each other or act passive-aggressively. Magic, huh? We do this through trust, acceptance and choosing to live peacefully. Our values are aligned so we can always find a point of …

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