“To make somebody feel valued as a person, or feel that his or her ideas or opinions are worthwhile … is precisely what the second step of Imago Dialogue, validation, is meant to do. Very simply, it sends the message from the receiver to the sender, ‘You make sense, and what makes sense is …”(p.206) […]
The Space Between: Part 5
I have been talking about the importance of the Space Between. Typically we think of a relationship as you and you – two people. The challenge is to view your relationship as the two of you plus the Space Between you. It is a real energy field and you can tell, can’t you, when there […]
The Space Between: Part 3
Thank you for joining me in Part 3 of the Space Between Series. Here, we will explore Safe Conversation. Last week I suggested that the fastest way forward for any couple is to pay attention to the Space Between. It is a real energy field and you can tell can’t you, when there is tension? […]