Tag Archives: communication
Confrontational Cobwebs
Whenever you’re feeling disconnected you need a clearing conversation, in which both partners air there feelings and voice any assumptions. Most couples feel reconnected after catching up on surface level and deep topics. Once you verbalize issues (start with “lately … Continue reading
Things Men Wish Women Knew…
1. Sunday equals sports. Not one game. Not two games. All the games. 2. Say what you think/want/feel. Straight up. No hints no insinuations, no clever illusions. Men don’t do subtle. They are just not hard wired that way. 3. … Continue reading
Fika
Translated as a “coffee and cake break,” the Swedish tradition of fika is about more than just getting your daily caffeine fix. Fika can be done at any time of day, and involves sharing a pause with friends, family, or … Continue reading
Prayer
When my husband plays the harmonica for our church praise team, I have noticed that he sometimes closes his eyes when he plays a song. He says this helps him focus and block out distractions so he can play his … Continue reading
Gift Your Name
When you introduce yourself, visualize that you’re taking the name from your heart and offering it forward. “It instantly helps me connect more deeply with the person I’m speaking to, make the conversation more genuine. -Abby Raphel Positively Purging-I welcome … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 