I’m Not Arguing. I’m Just Explaining Why I’m Right.
I recently came across a cocktail napkin bearing this wonderfully honest sentence: “I am not arguing. I am just explaining why I am right.” It is funny because most of us recognize the character immediately. It may be a spouse, coworker or that relative...
Waiting for the Next Finish Line
Most of us have become remarkably skilled at postponing our lives. We tell ourselves that things will settle down after this week, after the project is finished, after the kids get through this phase, after the house is organized, after the vacation, after retirement,...
When You and Your Partner are Struggling, You Don’t Need a Better Conversation—You Need Better Moments
Most couples don’t fall apart in one dramatic moment. They erode over time, through small missed opportunities, repeated misunderstandings, and a gradual shift from partnership to quiet opposition. A sharp comment here, a dismissive tone there, and eventually...