Category: Communication
One small shift that can help you come back together faster Ever find yourself stuck in a bad vibe with your partner, even after the argument is technically over? The tension hangs in the air. No one’s saying anything hurtful, but something still feels off. It’s easy in those moments to stay guarded, focused on […]
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The holiday season has a way of shining a light on our deepest longings. Twinkling lights, C music, family gatherings, matching pajamas, social media posts filled with “perfect” couples and families—this time of year can stir both joy and ache. For some, the holidays are warm and grounding. For others, they highlight loneliness, conflict, or […]
READ ARTICLEWe all mess up in relationships. We say something sharp. We go silent. We roll our eyes without meaning to. And sometimes, even when we don’t intend it, our impact stings our partner. Here’s the truth: connection isn’t about never messing up. It’s about knowing how to come back. Why Repair Matters In the Imago […]
READ ARTICLEWhat your body might be saying — even when your words sound nice We’ve all been there: trying to say the “right” thing in a hard conversation… but our partner still pulls away or shuts down. Here’s the truth: you can have the best words in the world, but if your tone is sharp, your […]
READ ARTICLEWhy your partner’s perspective doesn’t have to match yours to matter In the Imago Dialogue, every conversation begins with an invitation: I’d like to invite you to come into my world. Are you available? When the receiver says yes, they’re agreeing to cross a bridge, to step away from their own familiar landscape of needs, […]
READ ARTICLEThree tiny habits that might be hurting connection without you realizing it We all want to be good communicators — thoughtful, loving, and clear. But sometimes, especially when we’re stressed or triggered, we fall into habits that quietly sabotage the very connection we’re trying to build. Here are three sneaky patterns many couples struggle with, […]
READ ARTICLEWhat if the pattern is the real problem? Ever have the same fight over and over? The one that starts about the dishwasher… or a tone of voice… or the way they looked at you? Here’s the thing: most of the time, the fight isn’t actually about what it seems. It’s about the pattern underneath. […]
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Feeling heard and understood when we communicate can be tough. You think you said something clearly, then the response you get does not make sense. Or you think you’re responding to what someone just said, and suddenly they sigh—or worse, mutter, “Were you even listening?” Even in close, caring relationships, misunderstandings happen all the time. […]
READ ARTICLEFriendship after 50 carries a depth unlike almost any other bond. These are the relationships built not just on shared interests, but on decades of memories—birthdays celebrated, tears comforted, triumphs cheered, and late-night conversations held when the world felt upside down. Friendships at this stage in life are woven with threads of tenderness, wisdom, and […]
READ ARTICLEThere’s a poem by Jayne Gumpel that always stops me in my tracks. It’s called Goddamn It, Just Ask Me. It speaks to a part of me that has, for much of my life, been quiet—maybe even invisible: the part of me that has needs. For years, I saw myself as a giver. I was […]
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