In the 5 love languages, you’ll find “words of affirmation.” Within words of affirmation, there are many dialects. Here are 4 dialects Chapman explores: Verbal compliments Encouraging words Kind words Humble words 4 Words of Affirmation Verbal Compliments Words of appreciation, or verbal compliments, are powerful communicators of love. Words of affirmation are just that, […]
The 5 Love Languages
In the next few blogs, I will examine Gary Chapman’s book The 5 Love Languages How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate. He wrote the book 31 years ago but his insights still provide assistance to anyone in a committed relationship. Gary believes that we tend to share how we both give and receive […]
Enneagram 9: The Peacemaker
We arrive today at Enneagram 9. I started out exploring the Enneagram because in any relationship the more we know about ourselves and our partner, the more helpful it is. From The Enneagram Made Easy: “The Enneagram is a study of the nine basic types of people. It explains why we behave the way we […]
Enneagram 8 – Asserter or Challenger
Today, we explore Enneagram 8. As I have said before, half of what I do in the office is to help people become more aware – more conscious. If they can become aware that what they are doing is counter-productive, they can then make different choices. I use myself as an example. In the first […]
Coaching: Fundamentals of a Great Relationship
Today, we’ll focus on the key fundamentals of a great relationship and coaching which can help you achieve it. Last month I spoke of using the word coaching, rather than therapy, for what I do in the office. Therapy often has the negative connotation that there is something wrong with a person. Whereas, with coaching, […]
Coaching
Why coaching? Here is a perfect, but tragic, example where couples coaching is needed. A few weeks ago a fellow called asking about counselling. His wife had asked him numerous times to go to counselling. His macho (his words) response was: “I don’t need counselling, you go and get your s— together”. The day before […]
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