chain of reaction
If one person expresses dissatisfaction for unmet needs, this can trigger the other person. The strange thing about this is that the other person was fine until the first person op
half the battle
What a metaphor, “battle.” Not what I want to think of when I think of relationships, but the phrase came to my mind when I was thinking about getting from here to ther
noise
If my mind doesn’t go out to disturb the noise, the noise won’t disturb me. – Ajahn Chah, from A Heart Full of Peace, by Joseph Goldstein
walking
Paul: “I guess what I’m trying to say is that – these people come to me – they want me to fix their problems. And the truth is, I think all I can do is just – wal
talking
Paul: “I’m sorry I let you down. I wish I could solve all your problems, Oliver. But I just – I can’t. But one thing I can do, is–is–is talk with you, about
attachment vs differentiation and communication skills
Will “validation of someone else’s feelings” interfere with that other person’s spiritual growth and foster a dependent sense of self? Will it “reinfo
once a week
Some therapists insist that folks come once a week. Good reasons, too. To keep momentum. To stay involved and effective. But I’m for whatever works. But I’m noticing th
4 questions 1 decision
Casey Truffo got these questions from Andrea Lee. Below, I’m quoting Casey verbatim, who is partly quoting Andrea, but I changed one word. From business to relationship. 1. W
be nice
When a couple left the other night, I asked them to please “be compassionate towards each other; be nice to each other.”
don’t be nice – be real
That’s the title of a book by Kelly Bryson. I really do admire his work and perspective. And then I read this quote in Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah, by Ri