Word of the Day: “Encouragement”....“Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. “Encourage” me, and I will not forget you….”. – William Arthur Ward In relationships, it’s very easy to tell your partner what they’re “not” doing right; what we don’t realize is that although our intentions may be of genuine concern, criticism will only spawn a negative or defensive reaction. No one wants to feel like they c

Word of the Day: “Listening”…. “Listening…. the more you know about a person’s needs, the better you position yourself to meet those needs.” – Zig Ziglar The art of listening is paramount in any relationship. It is the key that unlocks the door to understanding your partner. We were given two ears and only one mouth for a reason…it’s to listen twice as much as we speak. Healthy relationships require a desire to understand rather than be understood…………if I have a genuine i