Come up with new ways to connect. A friend of mine and his girlfriend would read to each other on their calls. They would select their favorite books and read parts to each other or choose favorite childhood books to share with each other. Not only did it structure their dates to enhanc...
You will have to learn how to recover andhow to reconnect with your husband or wifeafter going through such problems and issues. Most couples tend to feel as if they aredrifting apart in marriageafter having a baby, so you must knowhow to reconnect with your partnerwhen the time is short...
And Charles really shares how this ability to connect authentically, whether 1 to 1 or with thousands, is a skill that anyone can cultivate. You can become a super communicator, and that really matters because communication impacts literally every aspect of our lives. So...
Love is an open-hearted acceptance of someone despite his flaws. To love somebody isn’t just a deep feeling. It is a choice and an assurance. Because love is more than a feeling, there is a foundation for a couple’s promise to be with each other forever. Loving your spouse unconditio...
Perhaps the most difficult things for husbands to understand is that their wives want to feel protected emotionally and that they want to feel trusted, respected, desired and pursued. If a man will take the time to understand these needs and take steps to meet those needs, he will be a be...
their addiction is the priority and it controls them. Still, some people give the appearance of availability and speak openly about their feelings and their past. You don’t realize until you’re already in a relationship that they’re unable to really connect emotionally or make a commitment....
Be with others and love them, but don’t look to them as your source of happiness. Learn to be alone, not lonely. Loving ourselves enough that we can be our best companions is healthy. Quit blaming yourself for the state of the relationship. You didn’t and couldn’t control the outco...
Try to find compassion for your parents – Often, when you can see how your own parents were emotionally neglected, you can feel some compassion for what they didn’t get. This can help you to feel less angry and frustrated with them for failing you. Anticipate and prepare – Think about...
Schedule a time to meet. It’s generally best not to say, “Can we make plans for this week?We need to talk.” A message to that effect essentially says, “Hey, I’m about to break up with you!” Sometimes, that can help the other person emotionally brace and prepare for the conv...
and likely to be when neither of you is overtired. The best approach is to make it fun and think of it not as a way to challenge your partner, but as a way to connect. John and I love grabbing a snack and sitting together by our little pond in the front yard after we finish the...