Tag Archives: respect
The Power of Kindness
You know what’s underrated?? Letting people be. Letting them mispronounce a word, talk too much about a show they love, or get excited about something you don’t understand. You don’t have to get it, just be kind. Everyone’s got something … Continue reading
assertiveness
Be direct about what you want or need. if your partner asks what you would like for a birthday or holiday, don’t turn it into a test of their love. If you want roses instead of tulips, or a tool … Continue reading
Talk about their behavior, not character
Instead of saying, “You’re lazy, selfish, mean,” talk about how their behavior affects you. Say: “When you say you’ll be home by 7 and don’t show up till 8:30, and you don’t call to let me know, I feel hurt, resentful, … Continue reading
changing for a partner
When is it okay to ask a partner to change a behavior to make you happy, and when does it cross a line? My partner and I are discussing this honestly and caringly because we have some differences in how … Continue reading
Marriage
“What happens on your wedding day is insignificant compared to what happens every day thereafter.” Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 