Category: Relationships

Why Connecting With People Feels Hard

Connecting with others is not a gift reserved for a lucky few. It is a skill, and knowing what blocks it is the first step towards building it....

Rebuilding Trust With Those Close To You

Trust holds together families, friendships and partnerships. When it is shaken, six steps help you rebuild it patiently instead of letting it crumble....

Why People Break Their Promises

It is easy to judge someone who lets us down. Often a broken promise comes not from bad intent but from insecurity, wishful thinking or a struggle to say no....

Four Habits That Quietly Hurt A Marriage

Poor communication is one of the most common reasons marriages break down. Four habits do most of the damage, and each one has a simple remedy....

When Friends Annoy Or Outshine You

No friendship is safe from flashes of anger and jealousy. Three honest ways to keep a good friendship intact when those feelings arrive....

Let Others Have The Spotlight

Something remarkable happens when you let other people talk about themselves. Respect grows, guards come down, and friendship follows....

Peace In Relationships Starts Within

The relationship you long for, where you feel truly loved and accepted, is possible. It begins with the relationship you have with yourself....

Be The Reason Someone Smiles

Bills, jobs and family duties can crowd out everyone else's needs. Small, deliberate acts are enough to brighten someone's day. Here are six....