Posts Tagged ‘communication’
20 Reasons Why I’ve Been Happily Married for 20 Years
As my husband and I celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary this week I’m reflecting on our marriage, especially as we sadly see many other couples our age splitting up. We definitely consider ourselves very happily married but that’s not to say we don’t have to work on it. I constantly remind both of us that we…
Read More4 Tips For Building Close Communication With Your Child
I’m not a parenting expert. I don’t even play one on TV. I may occasionally start talking like I know it all and the next the day my kids put me back in my place by defying all acceptable codes of behaviour. Now that my boys are teenagers I can see one particular area where I might deserve a…
Read MoreTreat Your Husband Like Your Best Friend
Imagine the scene: You’ve got a good friend visiting and she’s brought some mud in on her shoes. Would you yell at her for not taking her shoes off? Demand she clean it up immediately? How about a friend drives you somewhere and takes a wrong turn. Would you make her feel like a dimwit?…
Read MoreFallen Out With Your Man? Why Email Is The Answer
You’ve had a major argument with your husband. You both think you’re right. You can cut the tension with a chainsaw. All attempts at communication are blocked by defensive egos – neither of you are prepared to back down. In our 16 years together, my husband and I have had some ridiculously drawn out arguments. We’re…
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