We all know those uncomfortable few minutes after a heated discussion. The argument's energy is hanging in the air, and you are both processing what was said. If your trauma response has been activated, you might be calming your nervous …
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Couple Conversations
Conversations with the people closest to us can sometimes be the most difficult. This structured approach can help you navigate your conversations with more empathy and understanding, fostering a stronger emotional connection, which can be the foundation of a secure …
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The More Assertive You Become, The Less Resentful You Will Feel.
So many people ask me, “How do I become more assertive?” Being assertive involves facing your fears—whether it’s the fear of rejection, being laughed at, or dismissed. Remember, the more assertive you become, the less resentful you will feel. It’s …
![Relationships are built, not found. A conscious relationship is a co-creation that requires you to notice your reactions and be curious, to learn your partner, to make mistakes, and to ask for forgiveness. Relationships need to be nurtured with your time, energy, and care.](https://jennynurick-wp-media-us-east.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1-5-650x650.jpg)
Relationships Are Built, Not Found.
Intimacy is not measured on a consistent upward continuum. Instead, it is a wiggly upward line. Naturally, there are times in your relationship when you feel more or less connected. More connected – on a date night, with time and …
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Family Secrets
Did you have to hold a secret for an adult in your family or keep a secret from the rest of your family? Keeping secrets in families, especially across generations, can harm the family and the secret holder. Take the …