There is no universal model of a great relationship as we are all different. We all build our own marriages, families and lives and no two couples are the same. There is no single answer to this important question. Here is a compilation of some of their answers – and I added a few of my own thrown.
What Makes a Great Relationship? Read Post »
I know when I fell in love with my wife-to-be I found her highly desireable. I didn’t need to look for ways in which she was attractive to me as they were so obvious and vibrant. In this period I also found myself attractive – it brought out qualities in me that I enjoy and value. I was at my best.
Do You Still Find Me Attractive Read Post »
This week a poem. About Forgiveness. It is a poem that touches me deeply and captures exactly how I want to see forgiveness in the world. A way of forgiving that is beyond the beliefs of retribution, punishment and suffering we inflict on others. Forgiveness is something we do for ourselves. No more.
I Will Forgive You Read Post »
There is a common belief that successful relationships require compromise which means both parties gain something and give up something. It’s an exchange of individual gain and cost so that the outcome is fair and balanced. We don’t need to try too hard to solve the problem. I know we can do better.
Connecting Through Conflict Read Post »
Conflict represents a chance to learn more about each other and to combine two different perspectives to build a better answer. There is an IF though and it is big one. The advantages of conflict can only be experienced IF you have some skill to handle the conflict in a productive and connected way.
The last year of pandemic has represented a particular challenge for many of us to get couple time. Kids have been at home far more than usual and the normal support networks (such as school, after school activities, grandparents and playdates etc.) have been strained so they are not operating well.
Quality Time When Kids Are Around Read Post »
Chances are that most resolutions you set are about yourself to try to kickstart something healthy or stop something unhealthy. Healthy habits help sustain us and bring consistent vitality. Relationships also need to be sustained and kept vital and so building good habits is important here as well.
It’s been quite a year hasn’t it? I read that people are grumpier than usual due to the stress of the pandemic. I count myself fortunate that I’m ending the year in a good place and enjoying relationship and family. If you are celebrating Christmas at this time I wish you a joyful and relaxing time.
Many people I talked to have told me what a difficult time 2020 has been. However there have also been good things amongst the bad. I want to hold life and my relationship as something overall beautiful, bright, joyful and precious – within which are sometimes dark spots and challenges to deal with.
The Good Things We See Read Post »
Within all the turmoil of this year of pandemic, children need something to hold onto – as do us adults. Christmas is one thing that is familiar and a source of happiness. For most of us it has shed its religious meaning and instead become a time of and for the children. A celebration of childhood.
Christmas Comes Once A Year Read Post »
