Monthly Archives: December 2013

Relationships, Part 9: Secrets

If you’ve done the last few exercises, you may have squirmed a little, and maybe you have not been totally honest. When answering some of the questions on the Newlywed game or even when just telling about your day, you might have noticed telling your partner some things is easier than telling her others. MaybeContinue reading “Relationships, Part 9: Secrets”

Relationships, Part 8: How Was Your Day?

Most of us know this question as the desperate conversation opener our parents tried on us when they picked us up from school; as in: “How was your day, Billy?” said Mother as she surreptitiously checked in the rear view mirror for some clue of emotion. “Fine,” said Billy, rolling his eyes and plugging intoContinue reading “Relationships, Part 8: How Was Your Day?”

Relationships, Part 7: The Newlywed Game

You might not be old enough to remember the Newlywed Game on TV. Well, I am. Couples competed to demonstrate their knowledge of each other. Hilarity, and a few fights, ensued. It’s often surprising how much new couples don’t know about each other. It’s sobering to see how little old couples know. No matter howContinue reading “Relationships, Part 7: The Newlywed Game”

The Shrink’s Links: Web Therapy

Bringing you the best of mental health and relationship articles on the internet. Today’s link from the shrink is: Web Therapy Lisa Kudrow demonstrates how not to be a therapist on Web Therapy. Click here to go to the link Related articles The Shrink’s Links: The Art of Manliness The Shrink’s Links: Joy Whack-a-Mole

Relationships, Part 6: The Mind Map

It’s difficult to know what goes on in another person’s mind, often we don’t even know our own mind; but that doesn’t mean we won’t try. Being able to predict the behavior of others is vital in so many things, it’s impossible to resist attempting to do so, even though we are often wrong. MoreContinue reading “Relationships, Part 6: The Mind Map”

The Shrink’s Links: Difficult Conversations

Bringing you the best of mental health and relationship articles on the internet. Today’s link from the shrink is: Difficult Conversations We all have to have them. Many avoid them. Many screw them up by being too aggressive. There’s a book that tells you how to have a productive difficult conversation. This link summarizes theContinue reading “The Shrink’s Links: Difficult Conversations”