Tag: communication
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5 Steps to Better Mental Health
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in advice, communication, compatibility, conflict, control, counseling, depression, fighting, intimacy, marriage, podcasts, romance, stress, tips, workConflict is a part of life; do you and your spouse know how to handle the stress? Stress is all around us, all the time. Family responsibilities, hectic schedules, and a never-ending to-do list make it difficult for couples to slow down and take a breath. When stressful situations arise how do you keep your…
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Interrogation v. Conversation
When tensions are high, do you get to the source or avoid the conversation altogether? It’s not called the art of conversation for nothing. Some things in life come easily, but conversation isn’t always one of them. When issues arise, communication tends to take a backseat in an attempt to avoid a potential debate match.…
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Building Trust in Your Marriage
In a marriage, what are the building blocks of trust? According to the dictionary, trust is defined as “the assured reliance in the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something.” Having it is a critical factor and also the main foundation for any relationship, whether it’s a friendship, a parent-child relationship, or a…
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Don’t Be a Stepmonster!
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Is there a way to gain respect from your stepchildren without turning into an evil stepmonster? We’ve all heard the famous stepmonster horror stories… like that of the workings of Lady Tremaine, Cinderella’s wicked stepmother. And they don’t turn out well… for the stepmoms, that is. Luckily it doesn’t have to be that way in…