Our culture tells us lots of stories about love: Once upon a time… At first sight… Soulmate. You complete me… Happily ever after… The list goes on and the results are predictable. Unrealistic expectations have a way of creating confusion and/or resentment. A reality-based perception [...]
We’ve grown up hearing “till death do we part.” We seek “love at first sight” and feel entitled to “happily ever after.” Vows, myths, stories, and dreams help craft our collective culture. However, they do little to prepare us for relationships. Do you feel as [...]
These days, reacting and outrage seem more and more common. It often feels more justified too! But, outside of extreme situations, outrage and angry reacting is rarely a productive, long-term choice. A healthy, happy life involves a fair amount of compromise and cooperation. Such resolutions [...]