Let's take a different perspective on conflict. Not one that tells the usual story about a victim and a victimizer, but a balanced view including both sides' perspectives, as two players participating in a shared game: to get satisfaction of their … [Read more...]
Do You Have What It Takes to Be Married?
Although it may seem unromantic, a happy marriage is a long term project that requires daily tending. When we're young and in love, we tend to think of marriage as this blissful thing that springs up out of the ground like a full fledged garden. In … [Read more...]
How to Raise a Healthy, Happy Family?
How can we promote happiness in our environment? Gratitude could very well be the key. Because many of us may lead busy and stressful lives that barely give us quality time to spend with our loved ones, we tend to forget that having them in our … [Read more...]
Skills for Managing Relationship Conflict
According to the Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education, the number one predecessor of divorce is avoiding conflict. Strong relationships are more immune to divorce because the couple handles conflict in a healthy, constructive … [Read more...]
How to Confront People Without Fighting
It is very common for people to see a mere difference of opinions as a situation where they are pushed to “win.” Winning means imposing their view, convincing the other person of his wrong ways, and having finally the last word. Finally, it … [Read more...]
