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Conflict Resolution for Boomer Couples
Don’t you already know there is no perfect relationship? All couples get angry and argue, so you’re not alone. But remember, when resolving conflict, keep your words sweet – you may have to eat them. Your arguments may not have as much fallout if you and your partner accumulate positive reserve in your emotional bank account – that is, the more positive interactions and feelings, the less damage. Agree to stop arguing and postpone a difficult conversation until you’re both feeling less upset. Decide, together, to step away and put … Continue reading
Achieving Harmony on Valentine’s Day
With research statistics still indicating that one out of every two marriages in the United States ends in divorce, you can resolve this Valentine’s Day to work on improving your marriage. Instead of letting your arguments spiral out of control, vow to use fair fighting techniques and put your differences behind you before you go to bed at night. Here are some tips to get you started: Believe in your ability to change as a couple. When you make a pact to let go of old hurt feelings, you can … Continue reading
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Aging Parents and the Masks We Wear
As members of the Sandwich Generation with parents aging rapidly, the transition you’re facing may be one of role reversal. Are you taking on more responsibility for your folks as they are less able to care for themselves? Try to take a step back and assess what’s going on for you emotionally: 1. Look deep inside and be honest with yourself. You may be in denial about your parents’ decline and how that is affecting you. Evaluate your emotional state of mind. If you’ve been quiet, withdrawn or holding back, … Continue reading
NBCAM and Living with Breast Cancer
As breast cancer survivors have learned, coping with any serious illness can take a toll on you – emotionally as well as physically. This week, we’ll be giving you some tips each day on how to manage your recovery so that you can move forward with your life. We begin today with acknowledging where you are coming from. Accept your changing emotions as normal and give yourself permission to express them. After a brush with cancer, it is normal to feel many different emotions such as anger, fear, worry, anxiety, … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, anxiety, body, breast cancer, communication, coping, depression, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NBCAM, pink ribbon, serious illness
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