Sunday afternoons at my house are reserved for having lunch with others. I make sure to spend it sharing a meal with someone … usually my fiancé Michael. And that works out perfectly for us, because we just don’t see each other that often. Our work schedules are completely opposite and our Wednesday and Sunday…
Why is it often more difficult to say ”no” than to commit without truly expecting to follow through? Shouldn’t it be the other way around? I thought through some of the reasons it is difficult for me to say “no” to a making a commitment: I don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings. I’m afraid of…
Have you ever had a conversation with someone that went uncomfortably deep, way too quickly? I came across a funny skit (embedded at the end of this post) the other day illustrating a couple of the most common mistakes I think people make when getting to know someone. For starters they assume the person is…
I remember the first time my “husband” made a decision that I didn’t like. I say “husband” because we weren’t even married yet. We were still engaged and planning out the details of our wedding. We hadn’t planned a whole lot, just the time of year. I knew that I wanted an outdoor wedding so…
It’s no secret that communication is a huge, necessary, and vital part of any relationship. Communication develops, grows, and strengthens our connection with people, which is why it is the lifeline of any interpersonal relationship. While we often talk about serious topics, it is important to take time to chat about some fun subjects to…
