Build, Don’t Steal, Your Partner’s “Poker Chips”

Relationships grow warmer as two stacks of “Poker Chips” grow. When I was one, I had just begun; When I was two, I was nearly new; When I was three I was hardly me; When I was four, I was not... [Read more]

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“You’re always late!”

What should you do when your partner disagrees about being on time? “Come on, Sylvia, we’re going to miss our plane!” “I just need another minute. There’s little traffic on... [Read more]

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I Don’t Want You To Change Who I Am!

A New Yorker magazine cartoon shows a female leopard washing the dishes and telling her male partner, “I’m not asking you to change your spots. I’m just asking you to take out the garbage.” The... [Read more]

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Avoid the Golden Rule to Improve Your Relationship

The Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them to do unto you,” sounds like it would improve your relationships. But does it? Sarah decides she’ll have a surprise party and buy... [Read more]

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Why do we argue over the best way to load the dishwasher?

“Make sure you line up the glasses in the dishwasher. You get more in and save water!” Kevin says. “I have more important things to do than squeeze in every last dish!” Darlene... [Read more]

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How Coke & Pepsi sales help you understand your relationship

Moving from power struggles to Power Snuggles… Coke has always led Pepsi by considerable sales. However, in 1985, to maintain their sales lead, Coke conducted blind taste tests to improve the taste.... [Read more]

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Relation Quotation

” Grief can take care of itself; but to get the full value of joy you must  have someone to divide it with.” – Mark Twain [Read more]  Read More →

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What should I do to have more joy in my love relationship?

We all experience some conflicts with our life partner and with others. This blog provides specific steps for improving your relationships. It also allows you to make suggestions and comments to help others.... [Read more]

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