In-law jokes aside, this is a serious topic. The parents who raised your spouse want to continue a loving relationship with their adult child – even if they are no longer living in the same home, even if they are married. Of course, the relationship has changed. Their adult child spends more time and energy […]
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You know you have to bring up a difficult topic. In addition to thinking about the issue and the words you will choose when talking about it, it is important to think about when and where to have the discussion. If you are going to your spouse about a problem (that you have with them),
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Are you tuned-in to when your spouse needs some free time to him/herself? As much as we love our family, most people still need some time alone. This is time to connect with one’s self to reenergize and regroup. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR SPOUSE: does s/he need some time to catch up on stuff or
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“[There is] a time to remain silent and a time to speak” (Koheles 3:7) “Rabbi Shimon the son of Elazar would say: Do not appease your friend at the height of his anger ” (Avos 4:18) – A TIME-OUT IS ABOUT AVOIDING DAMAGE TO THE RELATIONSHIP. A time-out is from the issue – not the
