What would happen if we reframed the conversation about what makes a healthy relationship?
I used to write songs and poetry a lot back 10ish years ago. Here’s one I liked from 2013!
The truth is – you don’t always know why someone has cut off a relationship, and they are under no obligation to explain to you.
A Year in the Life highlights all of the character issues with the original show, then multiplies them by two!
This is not solely a male phenomenon, but it is definitely accepted as a cultural truth that men are simpler and women are more complex, and therefore there is an inherent communication divide that can never be bridged.
I guess Rory’s continual bad relationships aren’t that surprising, considering she had her disaster of a mother to learn from.
“Am I a terrible person?” – Rory Gilmore
My husband and I just recently finished watching The Office from start to finish for the first time, and we really enjoyed it. I especially liked Jim and Pam’s relationship, because it just felt so genuine.
In my life, I’ve found good communication does not thrive with rules such as setting up the “perfect” environment, or never speaking of negative things. Trying to have a relationship where you can never vent or discuss your negative feelings is one in which you cannot be genuine and will only lead to anger and dissatisfaction in the end.
“He’s a nice guy, just give him a chance.” “Your standards are too high.” “You’ll have to settle sometime, because Mr. Perfect doesn’t exist.” These are some of the things…