Have a budget or money conversation. Or better yet, a date. On a consistent basis. You might talk about your money management styles. Or each of your strengths in areas around finances. You might start a conversation about “When it comes to our finances, I could use some help in the area of …” Or, […]
The implication is ”There’s something wrong with you and I can’t believe that you do things like you do.” First, be curious to understand their rationale. As applicable, you might share your perspective and why you think that it isn’t a good idea. “I have seen people do that and get hurt. I am concerned
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Deliberately call to mind the highlights of your life together. Talk about special moments, revisit special places, watch home videos, look at old pictures or listen to special songs. Mention the details – the food, what you each wore, who else was there, the weather. Whatever really brings back those moments. It’s amazing what reminiscing
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Or in other words: “Be comfortable being uncomfortable.” Sure, discomfort is just that – uncomfortable. We humans naturally avoid pain and seek pleasure. We try to avert discomfort. However, there will be hard moments throughout our lives (no one escapes that reality). But distancing ourselves from negative emotions that come from those hardships limits our
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3 Conversations you might have this week What is the backstory to one of your values? Why do you feel so passionately about a particular value or cause? What is your preferred style of humor? (ex: slapstick, self-deprecating, silly, play on words, sarcasm, about things around you, dark, etc.) How would we rate our health
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We all say things that come out wrong sometimes. Sometimes, we even say something that is not relevant or necessary. Or plain foolish. You don’t have to respond to every foolish or misstated comment. Let most slide. Your spouse says, “Was that your stomach?”. You may think that it was so unnecessary of your spouse
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