Regardless of the nature of these forms of flow, they all carry anemotionalvalenceto them and, as such, when this exchange becomes tilted, it can lead to subtle yet strong imbalances in mutual reciprocity over time. Be aware of emotional bids of connection and emotional blind spots We can s...
In order to make your marriage work better and be a better husband, you have to ask your partner what they need from you.For example, your partner may want better sex, financial stability, emotional connection, or simply to go to the movies on Friday nights with you. What your partner n...
When your wife seems to have fallen out of love, it can be hard to understand why. This might happen for many reasons, and often, it’s not about one single event but a series of things that build up over time. 1. Lack of emotional connection Over time, if the emotional bond betwee...
I knew he liked tennis, but telling him “I'd love to go hit with you, and here's what's going on in the markets” just wasn't cutting it. He had plenty of more important people to play with. I failed in making an emotional connection. Finding Something In Common Then, in Novemb...
Kindness and love begin with empathy. When we build empathy within our relationship, we connect from a place of emotional truth. We show the other that we understand their emotions, their vulnerabilities, their fears. Practicing empathy is a way to remind each other that we are not alone. We...
Stand for yourself, Do not encourage your partner’s emotional abuses. You can’t clap with one hand, understand your role in the abuse, and try to overcome your negatives. Warnings Emotionally Abusing is a part of domestic violence, do not take it lightly. ...
Similarly, it will benefit your partner to know your primary love language in order to best express affection for you in ways that you interpret as love. Every time you or your partner speak each other's language, you score emotional points with one another. ...
Obituaries are emotional, so striking the right tone is the key to avoid offending people. You want to use a balance of formality and informality that best honors the deceased and speaks to those reading the obituary. Use the elements of empathy writing to make sure your obituary is respectful...
Over time, each of my children has drawn close to me for healing, and pulled away for the same reason. I am, after all, the one they hold responsible for the shifting emotional sand in their psyche. Ten years ago, I remarried a man whose children were also grown. We imagined that wo...
Today on the show, we're talking with Dr. Barbara Fredrickson about her research on human connection and the science of what makes us feel loved and feel deep emotional ties to other people, whether they're friends or romantic partners. Here's another clip from ...