We are wired for connection. It’s in our biology. The infant comes into the world with needs and getting the needs met is the source of survival. As we grow older, our needs for connection naturally become more sophisticated but the need remains the same. It is critical that we connect – emotionally, physically, spiritually and intellectually [Read More...]
posted on 04-09-12 at 7:09 am in Shame 101
tags: Attachment, compassion, Relationships, shame 
Post a Comment {0}
posted on 11-14-11 at 7:25 am in Relationships
In a Northwestern University study, those who believed that their partners encouraged their “ideal achievements” reported higher marital satisfaction – and it wasn’t just about helping him become a rock star or her a top doctor. When a partner felt supported even in daily obligations, he or she was significantly happier in their relationship.
tags: Relationships Post a Comment {0}
posted on 11-12-11 at 2:49 pm in Emotions
I recently came across this amazing lecture by Brene Brown that I can not recommend enough. Weaving humor, insight and compassion she speaks bravely about the power of vulnerability. http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html
tags: Emotions, Relationships, shame Post a Comment {0}
posted on 10-10-11 at 7:20 am in Relationships
Men who slept better at night were more likely to feel positive about their relationship the following day, according to a recent study. And couples who reported the highest quality and hours of sleep per night also had the happiest unions. Sometimes this requires creativity. Nose strips not working on your sweet snorer? Try wearing ear plugs. [Read More...]
tags: Relationships Post a Comment {0}
posted on 09-09-11 at 7:16 am in Relationships
In a study of more than 100 American couples, those who reported “being in a rut” during their seventh year of marriage also showed low satisfaction in year sixteen. Those who were not bored in year seven were still going strong nine years later. Researchers said the couples who pursued exciting activities together were more [Read More...]
tags: Relationships Post a Comment {0}
posted on 08-29-11 at 7:02 am in Happiness 101
The best piece of advice to come out of the field of positive psychology is to make strong personal relationships your priority. Good relationships are buffers against the damaging effects of all of life’s inevitable letdowns and setbacks.
tags: Relationships Post a Comment {0}
posted on 08-23-11 at 7:35 am in Relationships
Couples who celebrated holiday traditions together were happier in their unions, a 2001 study reported. Researchers found that the shared emotional investment in the ritual made the couples feel a closer bond.
tags: Relationships Post a Comment {0}
posted on 05-23-11 at 7:28 am in Love
There comes a point when you just love someone. Not because they’re good, or bad, or anything. You just love them. It doesn’t mean you’ll be together forever. It doesn’t mean you won’t hurt each other. It just means you love them. Sometimes in spite of who they are, and sometimes because of who they [Read More...]
tags: Relationships Post a Comment {0}
posted on 05-09-11 at 7:08 am in Health
Schedule a weekly lunch date with a rotating cast of characters like your partner, close friends, coworkers or anyone you’d like to get to know better. Studies show people with strong, diverse social networks live longer, experience less mental decline as they age, and have greater resistance to infectious disease.
tags: play, Relationships Post a Comment {0}
posted on 01-10-11 at 7:00 am in Mindfulness
Even though our parents did the best they could, given the circumstances of their own lives, we may not have had the early experiences that we wish we had. Nurturing relationships, both personal and therapeutic, support our growth by helping us to make sense of our lives and by helping us develop our ability to [Read More...]
tags: Relationships, Selfhood Post a Comment {0}