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Challenges of the “Sandwich Generation”
It is physically and emotionally draining to raise a child. Now, add the idea of taking care of an aging parent. That, I can relate to. I have been taking care of my bed-ridden mother for 2 years now and … Continue reading
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The Ashley Madison Hack Ruined my Marriage!!
I came across this little gem yesterday on CNN Money: “The Ashley Madison hack is indeed ripping apart marriages.” EXCUSE ME? It reminded me of when I was in the Navy, and the returns of nuclear-powered submarines from their 4 … Continue reading
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Dealing with Life in Turmoil
Highs and lows are just part of life. When things aren’t going the way you want them to, and you feel like you are losing control, that could be a signal that it’s time to focus on solutions. It is important … Continue reading
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Infidelity in a Marriage – Two Book Reviews
In my more-or-less random wanderings around the Internet, I happened across two very interesting e-books on relationships, both of them on the topic of infidelity. How to Have an Affair and not get Caught, by Lauren Tallman From the introduction: … Continue reading
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Do You Have Social Anxiety?
Social Anxiety: Do You Have The Symptoms Of Social Phobia? Anxiety is a normal reaction to many stressful situations in life but, for some people, anxiety can become a paralyzing burden. If you have changed the way you live as … Continue reading
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Why We Fall Out of Love
I have often joked that my favorite gig (I’m a violinist) is a wedding, because I enjoy the pervasive atmosphere of unrealistic optimism at weddings. It almost always gets a chuckle. Most folks realize that “until death us do part” … Continue reading
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The LEAPS Process, Part V, Summarize
In this concluding section of the LEAPS discussion, we bring the whole process together. For the “S” in LEAPS, I prefer to use “Solve.” “Summarize” is used in the Texas CHL course. But what we are after is a solution … Continue reading
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The LEAPS Process, Part IV, Paraphrase
The most important conflict resolution technique in any two-person exchange is feedback. Using that feedback loop, you can confirm (or correct) your understanding of a situation, which can allow you to avoid problems caused by misunderstanding. A good way to … Continue reading
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The LEAPS Process, Part III, Ask
In the previous post on empathy, I mentioned that empathy needs to be expressed. It is not enough just to empathize. One way to express empathy is to ask questions. Naturally, it makes a lot of different what kinds of … Continue reading
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The LEAPS Process, Part II, Empathize
The second step of the LEAPS process is Empathize. Empathy does not necessarily mean agreement. It means that you have a genuine concern about how another person is feeling, and a desire to understand the reasons for that feeling, even … Continue reading
