How do you and your partner come to a decision when you don’t agree? It’s a tough task. Not every situation will result in a win-win and there will be many times that one of you does not get what you want. And that just plain sux! Especially when it’s you. John Gottman is a […]
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no-brain.er n. Informal Something so simple or easy as to require no thought. That’s what sleeping separately is for some people – an activity/decision/ event/behaviour that requires a minimal amount of thought when deciding if it’s for them. I have spoken with three couples recently who practice ‘sometimes separate sleeping’. Each couple spoke about
How well do you communicate? (this is actually a trick question – don’t answer it) Making the move to sleep separately may require on of those conversations that start with a big, long breath and a pained expression. Even if both parties know it has to happen or even want it to happen, there is
Tonight, a story to share from a friend of mine. I love this friend dearly and asked her recently to capture for me, part of a recent chapter of her life, as it’s a chapter that has an aspect that’s dear to my heart. This friend’s husband brought their 25 year marriage to an end through his thoughtless and rather selfish
As part of the ongoing research for my book, I trawl through many, many websites. Yesterday I was poking around on YouTube and came across a video from The Better Sleep Council that renders my whole thesis and reason for writing redundant. Oops. If only……!!! If only I could have the same the Pollyanna approach to my problems