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Improving Your Relationship for Valentine’s Day
With research statistics still indicating that one out of every two marriages in the United States ends in divorce, you can beat the odds by resolving this Valentine’s Day to work on improving your marriage.Photo by Clare Bloomfield / Freedigitalphotos.net 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 … Continue reading
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Listening and Being Heard on Mother’s Day
Likely, you’ll leave your pet at home if you’re going out for Mother’s Day. So who’s there to listen attentively to your every word? Whether you’re spending some time with your children or your mother on Sunday, you’ll appreciate being heard – and knowing how to be a good listener goes along with that, Sandwiched Boomer or not. Research shows that money, title, or good health has less effect on life satisfaction than strong personal relationships. So this Mother’s Day, make a commitment to do what you can to improve … Continue reading
Mother’s Day: A Difficult Mom and Forgiveness
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, make sure you get some of what you need. And that could include the gift of forgiveness. But first: Be clear about what you’re willing to do. Perhaps your mother is older and still has unreasonable expectations of you but doesn’t value what you do for her. What you get in return may be criticism, arguments or tantrums. Try your best to stick to your rules by writing a list of what you will tolerate. And don’t assume that you have to do … Continue reading
Sandwiched Boomers, Support and Resilience
With the challenges she’s facing, Elizabeth Edwards has got to be struggling on many levels. Studies indicate that support and resilience are significant factors related to stress reduction. As sandwiched boomers, with parents and children looking to you for guidance, you’re likely no stranger to stress. Here are tips that may help you bounce back: It’s important to keep communication open and honest. You may not want to face what’s going on directly, hoping that everything will be OK. But this way of coping can look to others like you’re … Continue reading
