Given that our definition of marriage is that it should be a mutual admiration society, how come the other person is always pointing out our negative aspects and forgetting our good traits? In other words, that our partner doesn’t show enough … [Read more...]
Is Conflict our Way of Growing Up?
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...]
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...]
Help! I Feel So Frustrated with my Life!
Our frame of thinking and general attitude on life determines how satisfied we will feel and how successful we will become. A person who has a positive expectation about life in general, will behave accepting what life offers as an endless learning … [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...]
