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What’s Better This Valentine’s Day – Chocolate or Peace? You Can Have Both!

February 3, 2012 – 1:00 pm

© Lela Lee This Valentine season, you will have (or give) diamonds, nice red roses, a fancy evening and bittersweet chocolate. With the exception of the diamonds, all the rest can be forgotten in a week. Which is the most important gift that you want for your relationship? Is the one you really need conjugal [...]

By alfaprima | Posted in Healthy Marriage, Marriage and Communications, Relationships, Self-Esteem | Also tagged health marriage, love, marriage, passion, relationship repair, Relationships, Valentine's Day | Comments (0)

Appreciating people’s different views

November 4, 2011 – 10:40 am

After time and time again spent confronting others, we end up with a confrontational attitude, where we focus on the “I” versus “others”; “I will defend my rights,” “Nobody trespasses against me,” “I will get even.” Sometimes this is the relationship model we learn at home; other times is the result of life experiences. Ultimately, [...]

By alfaprima | Posted in Anger Management, Marriage and Communications, Passive Aggressive Behavior, Relationships | Also tagged Anger Management, communication, conflict, conflict resolution, confrontation, opinions, tolerance, views, workplace conflict | Comments (0)

Resolving Conflicts with Loved Ones

March 27, 2009 – 10:54 pm

TIPS for Resolving Conflicts with Loved Ones 1.- Expect to reach a resolution. Many of us take a fight-or-flight approach to conflict, sometimes only to make our point stick. You and your future partner are on the same side of the same team, which is difficult to remember when you are in a heated argument. [...]