Relationships

A reader sent me a beautiful idea for building on our Warm Up challenge to tell stories to those we love. Imagine that you’ve had an argument, maybe even a pretty bad one. Both sides feel hurt and worn out, discouraged. And then you decide to tell a story about an important time in your…

Ever tried to start a new habit? How long did it last? I’ve started and forsaken so many, it’s kind of embarrassing to admit it – go to the gym at 6 AM, no dishes left in the sink, always put the keys on the hook, my shoes in the closet, my sunglasses in their…

Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope it truly is the best Valentine’s Day you have ever had, regardless of what anyone else does or doesn’t do. Day 8 could be another Day 1: What?!?  We’ve spent a week trying 7 ways to create more caring and connection in our relationships, so why stop? You could choose…

This story begins one evening fourteen plus years ago while I was visiting my sister Sydnie at her home. I was a widower at the time, and, being a thoughtful sister, she was concerned that her brother was lonely, so she started a conversation encouraging me to sign up with an on-line dating site. I…

It’s almost here! The best Valentine’s Day you’ve ever had is tomorrow. While retailers are filling our airwaves and inboxes with reminders that it’s not too late to buy something, I’d like to remind you that it’s never too late to start building the kinds of connection and caring that make each day a day…

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching…have you laid the groundwork for the best day ever? Day 6: Verbal Stroke Ever heard of a verbal stroke? Dr. David Burns, MD, introduced me to this fabulous idea in his excellent book, Feeling Good Together. When you physically stroke someone you care about on the arm or shoulder, what…

Can you believe it? We are “over the hump,” more than half-way to the best Valentine’s Day ever, regardless of what anyone else does or doesn’t do! Day 5: Forgive Most everyone realizes the importance of forgiveness when there is a big mistake or serious hurt, but do you know that the little hurts can…