July 2021

Words to Avoid: “If you really loved me, you’d …?”

This is a passive-aggressive way to communicate your needs. Your spouse shouldn’t feel pressured to do something to prove their love. Instead, make a request in a non-confrontational and direct way – in a way that connects you, rather in a way that creates a divide. You might say, “I miss spending time with you, […]

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Productive feelings, not positive feelings.

Productive feelings move you closer to outcomes you want. But productive feelings don’t always feel pleasant. And sometimes unproductive feelings feel quite good. It’s not about positive (or negative) feelings, It’s about productive (and unproductive) feelings. Endless hours on your phone may feel pleasant, but that is not productive. Being out of your comfort zone

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