What is a connection disorder? It has been defined as “an emotional dysfunction that prevents the forming of caring or intimate bonds with another person.” I have always referred to it as “Love...
Last week I wrote about the battle between adrenaline and oxytocin in our systems. I talked about adrenaline and its few benefits, and many undesirable health consequences. And maybe worse, its...
Givers and takers. I read a book about this years ago when I was in graduate school and it made a great impression. I’ve spoken to couples in my office for many years about this topic, but I know that...
If the Shoe/Slipper Fits Wear It with Style! Relationship maturity Probably a topic that you’ve not heard much about and certainly something that is rarely practiced. Yet such maturity is...
Grace and mercy are not just church words They are prerequisites for healthy and extraordinary relationships! I know grace and mercy are words that we associate with church. And certainly they have...
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. As a little girl, we would use that little saying in one of our jump rope games. But even as a first grader, that was my least...
Mediocrity. No one really wants mediocre. We don’t really want a mediocre life. We don’t really want a mediocre job. We certainly don’t want a mediocre marriage or relationship. And I certainly don’t...
Conflict! It happens in every relationship. Whether a huge conflict or a small conflict, every unresolved conflict leaves a wound in the relationship. This is true for intimate relationships, family...
Tough love. One of the most misunderstood terms in the history of psychology! What is tough love? It has been defined as: “When someone treats another person harshly or sternly with the intent to help...
