There’s a difference to be there and being present, one you are physically there and the other you are focused on what the other person is saying and/or doing. Being present is not just about listening to your partner tell you about their day, it’s about engaging in a way that your partner not only sees you are listening but also participating in some way ensuring that they feel heard as well.
Brene Brown on Blame
Truth in relationships
I recently watched an episode of Criminal Minds where Supervisory Special Agent Morgan (played by Shemar Moore) helped a falsely jailed father prove his innocence and at the end the following quote was given.
“All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered. The point is to discover them.” Galileo Galilei
You may be asking yourself, “What’s that got to do with relationships ?”. Well, everything. Continue reading
Marriage counselling & men
What is it with men and marriage counselling ? Why would they rather have their fingernails pulled rather than see someone that might just help keep their marriage alive ?
Empathy vs Sympathy
What a fantastic way to talk about empathy