Tag: relationship
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Consider a new script
There is no doubt that relationships are changing around the world and it’s a multifaceted topic of continuous discussions. What was once a universal institution that only involved two people of the opposite gender living ‘happily’ ever after is being questioned and tested in the developed world. In many cultures we’ve been taught that we…
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What are you bringing to the relationship table?
As we listen to stories of sequential failed relationships, it becomes clear to us that many well-intended people continue to make four significant mistakes: They choose to relate with the wrong people; yearn for improbable outcomes; don’t learn from past mistakes; and/or are not able to recognize the early cues that signal they’re on the…
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Receiving IS Giving
I was talking with a female intern the other day. We talked about why it’s so hard for so many people to fully receive sexually. I often encounter women who have difficulty in receiving and it can present itself many ways. At the root of not being able to receive is the way we are…
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Resentment in Relationships & how to Recognize and Repair it
Resentment is one of the top destroyers of personal relationships. It is often so prevalent and chronic in some long term relationships that it goes unnoticed. It becomes normalized. Resentment is often a complex emotion to unmask. Sometimes it manifests itself as boredom. Other times it manifests itself as mild persistent annoyance. And other times…
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A Garden
A Garden. Rose and I often go to the Botanical Gardens for our walks. It is close and a beautiful space to slow down and enjoy. You will never find a garden in wild nature, but around every corner you will find joy, love, and the beautiful symphony of flowers. A garden is a concept…
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10 Things to Consider in Modern Dating
Today’s dating culture differs vastly from even five years ago. Everything from texting etiquette to when to become intimate makes for a sometimes-confusing modern dating landscape. Consider these 10 modern dating “rules” to create a bit of a roadmap helping you reach your destination of a happy, healthy relationship more efficiently. Before you venture to…
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How to be a Great Lover
A few weeks ago an unusually mature and thoughtful young man asked me, “What makes a good lover?” He was meaning sexually. He was about 24, admittedly inexperienced in sex and relationships and didn’t want to do things “wrong.” I said if he wanted to be a good lover, he should really want to be…
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Sacred Couples
Intimacy takes us into the mystery of life. It is not about safety or security. Intimacy is about the alchemical process of transformation. It takes us to the frontiers of human existence and brings us face-to-face with our angels and demons. It may activate our deepest thought forms: our issues with our family of origin;…