How To Apologize Sincerely
Barrie Davenport May 27, 2014
Sincerely apologizing is an advanced emotional skill. It requires doing something most of us find extremely difficult — getting past the ego self.
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Your relationships with your spouse, partner, children, family, friends, and colleagues are so critical to your happiness and success in life. Learn healthy communication and conflict resolution strategies and how to best nurture your relationships to help them thrive. You’ll also find articles to help you understand emotional abuse and unhealthy relationship dynamics.
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30 Love Quotes To Light Your Flame
Barrie Davenport February 12, 2014
If I were to ask you what’s most important in your life, I’m sure you’d say your relationships. The people you love. Your
How to Find Love
Barrie Davenport October 26, 2011
“A strange passion is moving through my head. My heart has become a bird which searches the sky. Every part of me goes
What You Should Do When People Push Your Buttons
Barrie Davenport February 21, 2013
It doesn’t matter how evolved, patient, or emotionally mature you may be. People are going to push your buttons. Some people in your
10 Signs Of A Narcissistic Mother
Barrie Davenport July 28, 2016
Our parents are the key players in the early stages of our development, and they continue to have a huge impact on us
15 Darned Good Reasons Why Self-Help Actually Helps
Barrie Davenport January 17, 2012
The other day a friend proudly announced to me that she never reads “self-help” books or blogs. “Why do I need someone else
What Is A Platonic Relationship? And How To Have Platonic Friends
Barrie Davenport March 25, 2019
What does it mean to have a platonic relationship with someone? And what does platonic mean, anyway? In Plato’s Symposium, guests at a
How To Save Your Marriage
Barrie Davenport September 10, 2015
Let me state upfront that I wasn’t able to save mine. After more than 20 years together, and with three amazing children, my
Unhappy Marriage: How To Decide Whether To Stay Or Go
Barrie Davenport March 24, 2015
You roll over in bed in the morning and look at the person lying next to you. Is this the person you thought
How To Rekindle Your Relationship And Fall In Love Again
Barrie Davenport April 4, 2014
Stop reading for a moment, and think back to the first few weeks after you met your spouse or love partner. Actually, try
55 Of The Best First Date Questions To Ignite Great Conversation
Barrie Davenport December 7, 2018
You’re going on a first date, and you want everything to go like a dream. You also want to learn as much as
10 Stages Of A Relationship From Hello to Goodbye
Barrie Davenport October 5, 2015
Most love relationships begin, develop, and even unravel without our being fully aware of what’s going on. Especially at the beginning. We meet
9 Of The Best Communication Exercises For Couples
Barrie Davenport January 28, 2019
When it comes to communication skills for couples, would you say you and your significant other have it all figured out? Do you
31 Good Things To Talk About With Anyone
Barrie Davenport October 4, 2017
Have you ever been in that uncomfortable situation at a party when you have no idea what to say to the person standing
15 Of The Most Glaring Reasons Your Sex Life Is Boring
Barrie Davenport October 2, 2018
If you’ve been in a relationship for a long time, it’s easy to become comfortable and fall into a rut when it comes
10 Conflict Resolution Skills For Having A “Good” Fight
Dr. Hal Movius March 29, 2017
There’s no way around it: living a full life means embracing conflicts with other people. In the course of a typical week most
49 Of The Best Hobbies For Couples Who Want To Have Fun
Barrie Davenport November 7, 2018
Are you and your partner in a routine that’s starting to feel a bit predictable? Is the excitement of those early days together
How To Express Your Condolences Beyond “I’m Sorry For Your Loss”
Barrie Davenport May 24, 2019
Nothing is more painful than losing a loved one. There are no words or gestures that seem comforting enough to fill the void
22 Signs Of An Unhealthy Relationship
Barrie Davenport May 1, 2015
Abraham Lincoln was a great president but not a very happy man. Aside from dealing with the Civil War, coping with the death
How To Deal With Rejection
Barrie Davenport January 27, 2019
If Dr. Phil is right to say that rejection is the number one fear among human beings, then love rejection, ranking at the
25 Rainy Day Date Ideas To Salvage Your Plans For Fun
Barrie Davenport April 17, 2019
You and your partner are thinking about where to go for a date when it suddenly starts raining. Ah, rain… Romantics everywhere agree:
99 Of The Best Ways To Show Your Love To Your Husband
Barrie Davenport August 29, 2018
Want some ideas on showing love to your husband? When you begin a new romantic relationship, it is easy to show your partner how
10 Signs You’re In A Love-Hate Relationship
Barrie Davenport May 8, 2017
Have you ever been in a love-hate relationship? If you’re not sure, read on. Let’s say you’re in an intense romantic relationship, and
10 Must-Know Signs Of Relationship Compatibility
Barrie Davenport January 12, 2018
When you’re in a new relationship, everything about the person you are seeing seems perfect. You put your best foot forward, and so
11 Of The Best Ways To Build Trust In A Relationship
Barrie Davenport February 25, 2019
Are you wondering how to build trust in your relationship? Maybe you feel as though you’ve hit a wall; there’s more to learn
How To Stop Obsessing Over Someone
Barrie Davenport March 20, 2019
We can define obsession as a “persistent, disturbing preoccupation” with something or — in this case — someone. It’s one thing to find
8 Ways To Be A Good Listener
Barrie Davenport February 23, 2015
Think about how powerful it is to be heard. In fact, reflect on an occasion when you had something to say, something important or
100 Ways To Show Your Love To Him
Barrie Davenport March 13, 2011
“Oh, men don’t notice what they got. Oh, women think of that a lot A thousand ways to please your man (oh-ho). Not
Why Do Women Stay In Bad Relationships?
Barrie Davenport July 1, 2016
From an outsider’s perspective, it seems pretty straightforward. If someone is abusing you, physically, verbally, or emotionally — you leave. Why would you
How Social Media Can Wreck Your Relationships
Barrie Davenport December 30, 2018
What has been your experience with social media and relationships? Have you had a digital interaction devolve into acrimony or cause a problem
13 Heartbreaking Signs Of A Toxic Relationship
Barrie Davenport April 10, 2018
You’d almost prefer to be punched in the gut. At least you’d know what you were dealing with. At least you wouldn’t constantly
How To Develop Self-Esteem Through Vulnerability
Barrie Davenport June 5, 2013
Have you ever considered how much time and energy you spend building walls and disguises? Do your family, friends, or even your spouse
How To Start A Conversation With A Girl
Barrie Davenport January 5, 2019
So many human interactions these days are short and meaningless. With the pervasive nature of social media and the ease of texting, having
5 Signs Of Controlling Parents (And 5 Ways To Deal With Them)
Barrie Davenport November 1, 2019
If you grew up with controlling parents, you know how exhausting it can be. Nothing you do is good enough. Every decision you
12 Reasons Why You’ll Love Dating Mature Women
Barrie Davenport July 31, 2019
People of all ages go on dates. But mature women know that dating for them is different from dating in their twenties and
99 Of The Best This Or That Questions To Spark Conversation
Barrie Davenport May 6, 2019
Fun questions or boring small talk? Lots of laughter or uncomfortable silences? There’s no better game to ignite an engaging and fun conversation
The 15 Best Relationship Podcasts To Improve Your Love Life
Barrie Davenport December 19, 2019
What do we love about podcasts? For one, you can choose the episodes that address your specific concerns. With radio shows, you often
The Critical 10-Second Gap Between Thought and Action
Barrie Davenport October 7, 2012
The 10 seconds between thinking about taking an action and actually taking it can be life-altering. That space between idea and implementation is
38 Unhealthy Signs Of A Dysfunctional Family
Barrie Davenport June 14, 2018
When I was growing up, my household looked different from the idyllic families that were portrayed on the television shows I enjoyed. I