by Linda and Charlie | Oct 26, 2018 | Psychology Today Blog |
6. Only make comparisons to others that promote your partner’s strengths. To have a great relationship, there needs to be a high level of respect on the part of both partners. Couples who are less intentional and accomplished in this area will find that their lack of...
by Linda and Charlie | Oct 26, 2018 | Psychology Today Blog |
… and why the most important factor has nothing to do with your partner. “Lovers are those for whom no minute is like any other, people between whom nothing habitual takes place, just what is new, unprecedented, unexpected. In such connections there exists...
by Linda and Charlie | Oct 26, 2018 | Psychology Today Blog |
How much can you stand? One of the most frequently asked questions that we get from our readers and students is, “What are the deal-breakers in relationships?” “Deal-breakers” are those behaviors or conditions that one partner is unable or unwilling to tolerate in a...
by Linda and Charlie | Oct 26, 2018 | Psychology Today Blog |
… and why your list of must-have qualities may keep you from finding love. The list we’re going to talk about here is the one that contains the characteristics of the partner of your dreams—the person with whom you know you’d experience long-term happiness. The...
by Linda and Charlie | Oct 26, 2018 | Psychology Today Blog |
Making your kids the centerpiece is not a good idea. Making your kids the centerpiece of your life may seem like a good idea, but generally it’s not. Besides the more obvious risks and dangers such as overprotection, indulgence, and other practices that can lead...
by Linda and Charlie | Oct 26, 2018 | Psychology Today Blog |
Finding someone like yourself may not be such a good idea. My friend Ted is a musician. He’s kind of a quiet with a great sense of humor. He enjoys getting together with friends, but not too many at a time, and his fuse is pretty short when it comes to being with...
