At times it is easy to assume that you know what your partner of child is about to say, or even to complete their sentences. When you remain open to the possibilities, you may find yourself surprised by the outcome. People feel deeply cared for when they are heard. When listening—pay attention to the words, the body language, the tone of voice, the eye contact. Remember, “tone over content” matters most! That is how something is said matters more than what is said.
Click to watch how to Overcome Unhealthy Communication in the Dr. Randy Kamen series “Strategies to Spark Your Week.” Tap into your authentic voice with compassion; Tolerate difficult emotions as they arise; Consider … Read more
Click to watch The 7 Secrets of Happy Couples from the Dr. Randy Kamen series “Strategies to Spark Your Week They trust each other; They don’t despair over their differences; … Read more
How to build healthy friendships and bring more happiness into your life.
Healing from infidelity is difficult and painful work. Infidelity can feel like a traumatic injury in which out entire world view is challenged. While many couples do split up with feelings of rage and hurt after such a betrayal, I’ve seen many couples also choose to work through their problems and restore their trust and love for one another.
[spacer height=”10px”] As women, friendships are essential to well-being. They provide a unique intimacy that differs from the bonds shared with partners or other family members. Research repeatedly shows that … Read more
In today’s digital age, personal connection and relationships have arguably been sacrificed on the altar of technological efficiency. Our sensory world, and possibly even our neurological makeup, is being altered … Read more
This is part 2 of The Importance of Female Friendships in the Digital Age article, in which we talked about how vital friendships are in the digital age. Healthy friendships … Read more
A clip from my talk on resilience, healthy relationships, and transformation in Boston, Massachusetts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe3pm0MQJFM
All relationships struggle. To love is to at least occasionally engage in conflict. And we all know that anything worth having is worth fighting for. Unfortunately, we often fight the … Read more
