Tag Archives: respect
The Elderly
The title of the article “Don’t Patronize Older Adults by Calling Them ‘the Elderly’” annoyed me. As a woman of color, I was raised to call my elders “sir” or “ma’am”; and, yes, I have referred to a group of … Continue reading
Values
What values do you live by everyday? Fairness , kindness and integrity, which I express through loving-kindness meditation: May I be kind to myself and others; May I show fairness in my behavior and decisions; And may I demonstrate integrity … Continue reading
Explore and Expand Sexually
Most couples develop a “sexual menu” ad in terms of a variety, it tends to resemble McDonalds more than a Chinse buffet. Think of your sex life like a stoplight. You want to live between yellow and green (just outside … Continue reading
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
Real Life of an MSW 