communication

Humor

Playing House

Posted September 9, 2009 5:35 PM

A little girl and a little boy were at day care one day. The girl approaches the boy and says, "Hey Tommy, want to play house?" He says, "Sure! What do you want me to do?" The girl replies, "I want you to communicate your feelings." "Communicate my feelings?" said a bewildered Tommy. "I have no idea what that means." The Read more...

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Humor

Say What?

Posted August 6, 2009 9:12 PM

Communication, the love gurus tell us, is the key to a happy relationship. But sometimes miscommunication helps, as in the case of a couple who met at a golfing resort and fell in love. They discussed how they would continue the relationship after their vacation was over. "It's only fair to warn you, Erica," he said. "I'm a golf nut. I live, eat, sleep and breathe Read more...

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Humor

The Mind of a Man

Posted June 28, 2009 10:06 PM

Men take it on the chin daily for being insensitive. It's not their fault -- simply poor communication. "I heard you" really means: "I haven't the foggiest clue what you just said, and am hoping desperately that I can fake it well enough so that you don't spend the next three days yelling at me." "It's a guy thing" really means: "There is no rational Read more...

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Love & Romance

Words of Love?

Posted June 2, 2009 9:26 AM

Ever had the feeling that men and women speak different languages? The good news is you're not alone. Anyone who has ever been in a relationship will know that making yourself understood with your other half isn't always easy. Thankfully, help is now at hand with a new book which reveals some of the differences in how men and women communicate. Himglish & Femalese takes a humorous Read more...

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RELATIONSHIPS & SEX

Verbal Remedies

Posted April 7, 2009 12:37 PM

There is a concern, scientifically speaking, that the art of conversation is threatened by technology. One day we will have texted and emailed so often and been glued wordlessly to a computer screen for so long that we will open our mouths to speak and conversation won't form properly. We will have been rendered inarticulate, mere tappers of keys. That is the scenario suggested by British Read more...

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Marriage

11 Tips for Communicating with Your Partner

Posted March 11, 2009 7:13 PM

Sure, you and your partner talk to each other. But was that argument about whose turn it was to buy milk really an example of effective communication? Here are some tips to help you move from "gabbing" to really connecting through your conversations. 1. Realize that no one "wins" an argument. If you don't leave a discussion with a possible solution to the problem, then Read more...

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Brain Fitness

Study Links Cognitive Decline to Communication Problems Within the Brain

Posted March 9, 2009 1:19 PM

Forgot where you put your keys? Or your car? If you are over 60, it may just be a normal part of aging. U.S. researchers said on Wednesday in a study that suggests brain structures deteriorate with age in otherwise healthy people. The study published in the journal Neuron, is part of an effort by researchers at Harvard University to understand the difference between normal, age-related Read more...

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November 12

Write to Make Your Relationship Right – Part 2

by Karen Sherman @ 6:18 pm. Filed under communication, emotions, writing
Last week, I discussed with you the benefits of writing in order to help relieve the pent-up emotions you feel, whether they’re brought on by some incident with your mate or from something else. As I said, pent-up emotions that aren’t expressed, don’t go away. By doing free association writing, it allows you to purge them. When you do, not only will you feel better emotionally, but it will help to ensure that these feelings will not leak onto your partner. For the two of you But writing can also be a wonderful tool to use with your partner. More…
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Sex

Reap the Rewards

While women go through menopause, men experience their own midlife sexual changes. Because of this, they may want to spend more time hugging, kissing and cuddling. You and your partner may find yourselves focusing more on foreplay and experimenting with new methods of arousal. Though sex after menopause may present some new challenges, with open communication and a renewed sense of intimacy, it... View slideshow >>

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