In most romantic relationships, there are two roles: the pursuer and the pursued. When these roles are out of balance, the relationship suffers. The pursuer wants more togetherness. She wants more quality time with her partner, more communication, more physical and emotional closeness. She wants more commitment, and often feels she isn’t the main priority […]
Should I Stay or Should I Go? – Avoiding Relationship Quicksand
May 7, 2015 Should I Stay or Should I Go? You ask yourself this question when you encounter fundamental challenges in a romantic relationship. Do these challenges indicate you simply need to work harder on your relationship? Or are these challenges a sign that it’s time to move on? You eventually arrive at one of […]
Is Anger Healthy? That depends on the type of anger.
Mar 13, 2015 Being mad is a healthy, natural biological reaction. It’s a simple thing, a kind of potential energy that can be pointed in a productive direction. Eckhart Tolle compares it to two ducks disputing territory. They angrily flap their wings at one another for a moment, but then it’s done and they get […]
What is Unnecessary Work?
Feb 11, 2015 Are you a human being or a human doing? School teaches you how to do things. You study for exams, finish your homework, maybe apply to college eventually. Same with your career. Whether you are lifting things, creating reports or managing other employees, you are hired to do stuff. Effective doing is […]
