by Linda and Charlie | May 12, 2023 | 2023, BLOGS
Under the influence of the “happily ever after” myth, we may have the illusion that marriage should be all spring and summer, all fun and games. But being “crazy about each other” doesn’t guarantee long term bliss or a conflict-free relationship. It can be... by Linda and Charlie | May 5, 2023 | 2023, BLOGS
Relationships aren’t just about togetherness and connection. They are also about the spaces of separateness. While time together promotes greater understanding and connection, the times between experiences of connection are just as important to the health and... by Linda and Charlie | Apr 28, 2023 | 2023, BLOGS
If you’re someone who has had difficulty putting the suggestions of self-help books into practice, you’re not alone. But don’t take it personally—it’s not your fault. Well-intended though they may be, many self-help books generally…... by Linda and Charlie | Apr 21, 2023 | 2023, BLOGS
“A failure to confront is a failure to love.” —Scott Peck No one likes critical feedback. We often avoid criticism by discouraging those who give it, or dismissing it as invalid. It’s hard to hear that someone feels mistrust, disappointment, or anger toward us.... by Linda and Charlie | Apr 14, 2023 | 2023, BLOGS
One of the most frequently asked questions that Linda and I receive is: “How do you know when to call it quits?” A lot of people, it seems, are more concerned about how to get out of a bad relationship than how to create a great one. This focus may... by Linda and Charlie | Apr 7, 2023 | 2023, BLOGS
For one human being to love another; that is perhaps the most difficult of all of our tasks; the ultimate, the last test and proof, the work for which all other work is but preparation—Rainer Maria Rilke How is it that something so intrinsic to our basic...