Without becoming overworked himself, a man can learn to be more effective in supporting his partner. At each step, her appreciation will motivate him to do more. It will not entail a major sacrifice nor will he feel controlled. With a deeper understanding of men, a woman can learn how to support a man in [...]
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Positive Relationship, Successful Giving and Receiving
February 14, 2009A Sick Baby
November 25, 2008From time to time I am asked to help emotionally troubled children with behaviour disturbances whose problems I diagnose as untreatable or, at best, highly resistant to treatment. This situation perplexes and frustrates any professional, myself included, since each of us would like to feel and be sufficiently powerful to cure any possible problem for [...]
Marriage, let’s Resolve Our Differences
November 24, 2008When both partners have expressed their desires explicitly in terms of outcome, the stage is set for the discussion of any differences. To ensure a win/win approach during this phase, the couple must stick rigidly to the “we versus it” approach, as opposed to the “you versus me” approach. The “we versus it” approach implies [...]
