The revolving door
We lived in an apartment in Dallas. At first we were outgoing--trying to introduce ourselves to our neighbors, trying to remember their names, greeting with…
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Define the relationship
When a "talking" couple decides to go exclusive, they have a conversation affectionately known as the "DTR" ("Define The Relationship). It's an important step. Because…
Tap the brakes
Instant communication isn't always a gift. How many times have we regretted responding too swiftly with words that were overstated because of the heat of…
Quid pro quo
quid pro quo | ˌkwid ˌprō ˈkwō | noun a favor or advantage granted or expected in return for something True generosity is not the same as granting or paying back…
Always and never
Successful conflict resolution requires skillful communication. These skills can be learned, practiced, and made into habits. One of the several venues I teach these skills…
Creeping separateness
But why does love need to be guarded? Against what enemies? We looked about us and saw the world as having become a hostile and…
Long distance
I married my high school sweetheart after four years of mostly long-distance dating (we got to see each other occasionally). This was before cell phones.…
400 hours
How long does it take to forge a deep friendship? I heard someone throw out "400 hours" as a guess--I don't know if this has…