If we’re on our second marriage – and it’s working well, and we’ve grown wiser, and we’re living a rich experience – we’re not likely to look back and wish that we’d made it work with our first partner. But we are likely to look […]
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When People’s Problems Spill Over Into Our Lives
One time, I needed a ride home, 150 miles away. And one of my friends, who was moving some things in his old car, offered to give me a ride. When he arrived to pick me up, the backseat was filled with household items, including […]
How Our Kids Teach Us Unconditional Acceptance
We never outgrow the basic need we had as children for love, expressed through concentrated attention, affection and unconditional acceptance. And we’re all walking around looking for it, all the time. Loving people without conditions means accepting them exactly as they are. “Even if you […]
We Teach People How To Treat Us
We’re constantly training people in how to treat us. When we show them that a certain word or look from them will get a consistent reaction from us, we’re training them to use that word or look whenever they want that reaction. And when we’ve […]
15 Keys For Loving And Being Loved
In every interaction, whether we’re creating a special dinner or starting an argument, we’re searching for an opportunity to share love. Whether we love ourselves affects everything else in life, including our relationships, career, finances and health. Loving ourselves means not holding someone else responsible […]
Why Romance Phase Doesn’t Last
During romance phase, life is perfect for everyone. We’re on our best behavior, because we want to impress each other. We begin the relationship thinking, “It makes me feel so good when you adore and appreciate me. So I’m going to show you only my […]
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