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Love and Simple Acts of Kindness
Think about when you and your partner fell in love. That alchemy continues throughout life, and how we treat each other matters. We can change neural functions when we’re more compassionate. And holding hands is enough to reduce stress. The possibilities for opening our hearts are endless: Express gratitude. If you notice a caring gesture or a job well done, why not mention it? You may be pleasantly surprised at what you get in return. Inject humor. Lightheartedness is often the first casualty of a busy life. Humor, playfulness and … Continue reading
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Tagged compassion, euphoria, gratitude, humor, love, marriage, oxytocin, partners, relationships, stress
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Mother’s Day: Nourishing Sandwich Generation Moms
Woman knows what man has long forgotten, that the ultimate economic and spiritual unit of any civilization is still the family. Clare Boothe Luce This quote underscores how women value family, as evidenced by card-carrying Sandwich Generation moms working hard to support kids growing up and parents growing older. If you’re the child, mother or partner of such a dedicated woman, how do you plan to celebrate her this Mother’s Day? Here are a few practical ideas: If you’re the child of a SG mom and you get daily reminders about cleaning your … Continue reading
The Men in Our Lives
Last week, we enjoyed Amy Dickinson’s visit to our blog and her look at the important role women in her family – “The Mighty Queens” – have played. Now, with Father’s Day just a week away, we turn our focus toward the men in our lives – fathers, brothers, husbands, lovers, sons, teachers, grandsons, even colleagues – and consider our relationships with them. We play a vital role in nourishing “our men” and are nourished by them as well. But how much do we really understand them? John Gray has … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Dickinson, communication, father, Father's Day, HerMentorCenter.com, husband, John Gray, Mars, men, partners, The Mighty Queens, Venus, women
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