Showing posts with label active listening. Show all posts
Showing posts with label active listening. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Relationships: Dealing With Your Partner's Trauma Triggers - Compassion vs Complacency

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Many partners of trauma survivors struggle with their partner's  trauma triggers .  They tell me they don't know what to do to help ...
Thursday, October 2, 2025

How to Deal With Political Differences in Your Relationship

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Coping with political differences in your relationship can be challenging, especially within the context of our polarized country, but there...
Thursday, September 25, 2025

Relationships: Start With Curiosity and Not Confrontation

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Starting with curiosity instead of confrontation means approaching a challenging situation by first seeking to understand the other person...
Monday, August 11, 2025

Dating: How to Move Beyond Small Talk

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A steady stream of small talk during the initial phase of dating can be boring and feel superficial (see my article:  What to Talk About on ...
Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Helpful Tips on How to Make the Most Out of Your Couples Therapy

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C ouples therapy can be a transformative experience  (see my article:  What is EFT Couples Therapy? ). A skilled couples therapist can help ...
Friday, April 26, 2024

Relationships: Tips on How to Listen to Your Partner Without Getting Defensive

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One of the most difficult things to do is to listen to your partner without getting defensive when they're upset about something you did...
Sunday, November 2, 2014

Learn to Communicate More Effectively in Your Relationship

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In my prior articles,   The Importance of Active Listening  and  Are You Having Problems Communicating in Your Relationship? , I outlined so...