Articles in the Relationships Category
Posted in Relationships on 14 November 2008
How can it be that two people who speak the same language, interpret it differently?
When sentences like ‘You don’t understand me‘, ‘This is not what I meant‘ start getting regularly used, relationships begin to get difficult, increasingly frustrating actually. It is difficult to digest that what seems like a crystal clear, obvious message to you, could mean something else to your partner.
One way to ensure that your partner gets exactly what you are saying is by creating a common vocabulary. Have a key set of words, phrases and sentences which mean the same thing to both of you (please don’t assume they mean same, talk it out). You can create a common vocabulary by :
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Posted in Growth, Relationships on 21 October 2008
It’s hindu new year next week. Our way of celebrating is to visit everyone we know to wish them new year. And because it’s impossible to visit everyone in a day, the celebration goes on for a week, sometimes even a month. No one is left out - aunts, uncles, grannies, friends, relatives … we meet and catch up with all. And unfortunately, all of them choose food as a way to show their love. We are over stuffed with sweets, chocolates, special dishes etc which find their way to our stomach and somehow manage to stay there forever. It’s common to put on 3-5 pounds during this period. Tough time for those who are dieting or managing their weight.
Read MorePosted in Relationships on 6 August 2008
I have a Guest Post at one of my favourite blogs - Life Optimizer. Please visit and comment.
How To Manage A Long Distance Relationship.
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