Month: January 2012

Why are your partner’s emotions important?

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In her book, Hold Me Tight, Sue Johnson says, “Responsiveness…means tuning in to your partner and showing that his or her emotions…have an impact on you. It means accepting … Read more

H. Wallace Goddard
Co-authored with Barbara Keil

Life is a roller coaster of experiences pelting us with joys, pains, feelings, discoveries and surprises. How do we humans attempt to wrestle this muddle of experiences into something that makes sense? How … Read more

Did you know you usually find what you look for?

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In their publication, The Personal Journey, H. Wallace Goddard and James P. Marshall say, “Look forward to tomorrow. People who are excited and hopeful about … Read more

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In his book, Soft-Spoken Parenting, H. Wallace Goddard says, “Children learn the meaning of our words by connecting them to our actions. When our words and actions don’t match, they believe our actions and ignore … Read more

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In their book, 10 Lessons to Transform Your Marriage, John and Julie Gottman say, “Feelings of fondness and admiration are the perfect antidotes to contempt. When couples make a full, conscious effort to notice things … Read more

A Great Idea …

“I think that in the marital ecosystem, negativity is the predator. In a sense, it is the lion that preys on the positive interactions between husband and wife. Too much negativity and the marriage becomes doomed.” … Read more

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In his book, The Happiness Hypothesis, Jonathan Haidt says, “Finding fault with yourself is the key to overcoming the hypocrisy and judgmentalism that damage so many valuable relationships. The instant you see some contribution you … Read more

Are you someone your children can count on?

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In their book, Everyday Blessings, Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn say, “When a child, no matter how old, feels our acceptance, when he feels our love, not just … Read more

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In their book, How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Patricia Love and Steven Stosny say, “We’re giving you a tall order: Be at your best when your partner is at his or … Read more

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In his book, Authentic Happiness, Martin Seligman says, “Insufficient appreciation and savoring of the good events in your past and overemphasis of the bad ones are the two culprits that undermine serenity, contentment, and satisfaction.”… Read more