Is A Process Or Product Oriented Person Best?
Process vs. Product Oriented Some people are “product oriented” and some people are “process oriented”. One is not better or worse than the other. There...
Rationalization vs. Justification – The Difference
In everyday communication, the words rationalization and justification are frequently used interchangeably. But, do they really mean the same thing? Simply put, rationalization is an...
People Can Be Like Burnt Marshmallows?
We all know what a burnt marshmallow is. It is a marshmallow that was left toasting too long on a campfire. A burnt marshmallow is...
Content To Process Shift – How To Recognize It
Content To Process Shift When was the last time you wanted to talk with your significant other about a serious topic and before you knew...
Gossip, Rumors And Idle Chatter Is Not Helpful
What are “idle chatter and rumors”? It is what gossip was called in the 1700s! While we now associate the word gossip as being negative,...
Are Rules Of Return In A Relationship Important?
Scenario: You found out your significant other has been cheating with a co-worker. You immediately separate. Your significant other has apologized Your significant other says...
Reasons Why Victims of Domestic Abuse Stay
Victims of domestic abuse can see the world through a different lens than others do. For 40+ years I have worked in the field of...
YOLO Is Making The Best Of Life
So What is YOLO? You Only Live Once. There is no coincidence that YOLO is the topic for the last Relationship Relearned blog of 2022....
Dividing Your Emotional Pie Energy
What is an “emotional pie”? An emotional pie is a visual that I developed many years ago. What I have found over the last 40...
The Difference Of Being Alone Or Lonely
Since the start of the pandemic there has been a lot of discussion about people feeling alone and about people feeling lonely. Divisive politics especially...