Over the next couple of months, I will be working through Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt’s 2013 book Making Marriage Simple. In it, they take the main concepts from their best-selling book Getting the Love You Want, “and add the most important relationship wisdom we’ve discovered since,” putting it all into a simpler format. […]
The Safe Conversation Process
This week, we delve into The Safe Conversation Process in relationships. For the last few weeks I have been focusing on the qualities that make for a great relationship. The importance of safety, of removing all negativity from the Space-Between and of refilling the Space-Between with positives. The last piece of the puzzle is learning […]
Positives in the Space-Between
This week we’ll focus on the positives in the Space-Between but we must transition with last week’s blog. Last week I talked about removing all negativity from the Space-Between. Negativity causes disconnect and what you want is connection. I came across a great quote the other day: “The greatest illusion of the universe is the […]
Zero Negativity in the Space-Between
Where does Zero Negativity fall under the basics for a great relationship? The Basics of a Great Relationship Safety Zero Negativity in the Space-Between Refill that space with Positives Couples need to learn to talk to each other safely (in the Imago system we use the Safe Conversation Process). Last week I talked about safety, […]
The Importance of Safety in a Conscious Relationship
Let’s discuss the Importance of Safety in a conscious relationship. Safety = Pleasure This seems like a fairly obvious equation, but a part of our culture distrusts if things are too good. We have sayings like, it is too good to be true, wait for the next shoe to drop, or knock on wood. NO, […]
Back to the Basics
I am a coach and as such, have always insisted my players focus on the basics. In football, if my linemen could block and tackle well, we would win games. In hockey, skating, passing, checking, and shooting were the four basic skills that allowed us to succeed. I believe the same is true of relationships. […]
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