You Can Keep Your “Normal” Relationship
Attempts to have a "normal" relationship can prevent your's from working for you.
Archive for the 'Blog' Category
“I Want A Commitment” – Conditionally
Generally when proclaiming "I want a commitment," we are noting what we want another person to do indefinitely. We generally "want a commitment" for as long as we want a person or partner to be close to us, no longer.
Show ‘Em What You’re Working With: How to Build Value in Your Relationship
Build value in your relationship by being yourself. The mate for you will find you valuable.
The Troubled Pasts of People That Do Things That We Don’t Like
Generally speaking, most of us have challenging histories; not just those that do things that we are uncomfortable with.
Sacrifice: A Tool for Manipulation in Relationships
The concept of "sacrificing for others" is one that is used to manipulate people into doing what we want them to do.
Commitment is Overrated
Commitment is unnecessary in romantic relationships if you are continually bringing value.
Overcome the Illusion of Scarcity; Don’t Leave Your Partner Out in the Cold
Effective partnerships are all over the place. Appreciate them.
“Bad Boys” and that Chick Named “Karma”
"Karma" is not a tool for judgment.
You Cannot Trust Your Man
Typically, when we profess to trust our mate, we are either lying or misusing the term. Most likely we are lying with an intent to project some virtuous responsibility upon our mate, with the hope that s/he will continually protect our feelings and make us feel safe.
“Thank God for Affairs”
While having an affair is one way to end some relationships, there are other, more direct, and healthy ways to do so.
Driving Intimately
Please do only one thing when you are driving. Please just drive.
Permission to Transcend Absolutes
Whether partners are cheating or not is a ridiculous conversation when it precedes whether the parties are happy or not.
Assumptions, Judgments and Lack of Imagination – Part II
Do not assume that you know what the agreements between two people in a relationship are. Relationships can be very unique. I hope that your's is.
Assumptions, Judgments and Lack of Imagination – Part I
Do not assume that you know what the agreements between two people in a relationship are. Relationships can be very unique. I hope that your's is.
An Important Distinction in Many Successful Relationships
"Knowing" a person is more important than what many of us call "trusting" him/her any day.
Beyond Right and Wrong
Do not mistake "right" and "wrong" for compatibility issues.
