3 Conversations you might have this week What was an interesting part of your Purim this year? What is a favorite book? What lessons do you take from the story? What do you think is the most important thing to do to have a good relationship with siblings? 2 Quotes to inspire you “Being happy […]
Month: February 2021
This Purim, plan for JOY not OY
Talk about schedules (and then add at least 20% more time to each part of the schedule). Think about Megillah; distributing Mishloach Manos; visiting family, friends and teachers; Purim Seuda; Shabbos preparations; baby’s naps. Talk about responsibilities – who will do what and when. Getting the kids ready and keeping them happy, Shabbos preps (all […]
Words to Use: “How might we…”
These words “How. Might. We.” frame a solution-seeking mindset. HOW. This sets the tone that we believe the solution is out there, but we don’t have the correct answer yet, so we should explore. This provides creative confidence. MIGHT. This gives the framework that you are not absolutely expected to have a winning idea – […]
My spouse does not give me attention.
You would have thought that after finding one’s life-partner and soulmate, one would not lack motivation to give as much time as possible to being with him or her. That is not necessarily how things turn out.
Why do upsets happen in your marriage?
Why do upsets occur in relationships? Usually, it is not from bad intentions. But rather because of one of these misses: Mistakes (an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong) Misunderstandings (a failure to understand something accurately) Miscommunications (failure to communicate adequately) Misperceptions (a wrong or incorrect understanding or interpretation) Misestimations (a mistake in […]
Creating a Vision for your Marriage with Rabbi Pinney and Helana Herman
A marriage vision statement is essential to building the successful marriage you desire. When you have a vision of what you want for your marriage and family, you can proactively work toward that. Rabbi Pinney and Helana Herman share how to create your vision for your marriage.
#4 Talk about your ideas of food and mealtime
Food is fuel. But food offers so much more beyond being an essential requirement for life. We all have experiences with food. Everyone has a different attitude to food and mealtime, and it will mean different things to different people.You might talk about Try some new foods together.
Adai Ad’s Weekly 3-2-1 [02/21/2021]
3 Conversations you might have this week What is a food you want to eat more (or less) often, why? What is something in your home that you know you really ought to get rid of? What is unique about your marriage, different from others? 2 Quotes to inspire you “A negative mind will never […]
Daily exercise: Share something you learned
Sharing your day helps you keep up with each other as you transform over time. Make it a daily ritual to share something that you learned that day. You might share: Something you learned about yourself Something you learned from your spouse (keep it positive) A new skill you learned- A new concept your learned […]
Words to Avoid: “What’s wrong with you?”
The other person may be doing something that you wouldn’t do or think. And you may be frustrated, angry, disappointed. Expressing your emotions with such harsh words won’t get you anywhere. No one responds well to the implication that something is wrong with them. Rather, be curious. “Help me better understand how you came to […]