Category Archives: intimate partner
Sandwich Generation: Resolve to Be Present
As Sandwiched Booomers caring for a family in flux, are there times when you’re preoccupied and distracted? And you and your love relationship take a back seat? You may even accept it as the new normal, but it doesn’t have to be this way. The following tips can help energize you and your partner: Express your gratitude often. Remembering to thank your spouse may sound simple but it helps bring to mind their good qualities. Compliments can serve as a positive reinforcement at times when you may be taking each … Continue reading
Sandwich Generation:Resolve to Get Along
As members of the Sandwich Generation, your plates are already full with responsibilities for your growing children and aging parents. But remember that you and your love relationship needs nourishment too, especially if you’re feeling stressed. When you’re not sure how to handle it, these tips may help you out: Compromise works in most conflicts. Be direct, yet open and flexible as you make your way through disagreements. Putting yourself in your partner’s shoes and truly understanding the other point of view can resolve a conflict more easily and quickly. … Continue reading
The Sandwich Generation: 2010 Relationship Resolutions
For the past couple of weeks, we’ve been blogging about Sandwiched Boomers and the different aspects of the New Year’s resolutions they make. So now that we’re well into January, how are you doing? You know, setting goals in the love department are just as important as the ones about losing weight or getting your finances in shape. So even though you may already be working toward other goals, don’t put your relationship on the back burner. Instead of accentuating the positives, the advice from couples’ research often focuses on … Continue reading
The Masks that Hide You fromYour Partner
As members of the Sandwich Generation facing the challenges of aging parents and growing children, there’s often not enough time or energy left to attend to your love relationship. During such stressful periods, problems in your marriage can seem insurmountable. And perhaps it feels like a masquerade. As hard as it may be, take off your masks and try to understand what each other is feeling. Make a commitment to talk honestly about what’s going on and what you can do to change the situation. Recreate balance so you can … Continue reading
