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"I" Statements that are Actually "You" StatementsNo, that's not a typo. I hear these a lot when I encourage partners to use "I statements" or to share how s/he is feeling. Here are examples of what to...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 16, 2013There are no comments yet. 55598 Views
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When Donating to the Philippines, Gets Kids InvolvedIf you choose to make a donation to help with relief efforts in the Philippines, get your kids involved. On Couple's Net I will be advocating couple time: time without...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 14, 2013There are no comments yet. 49073 Views
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Neuroplasticity: Ask for a ChangeI've been writing a lot recently about looking at ourselves and making changes in our own behavior (which is in our scope of influence ). I know some of you are...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 11, 2013Last comment by starting with the man in the mirror, on Nov 11, 2013 at 12:08 pm | 1 comment | 61097 Views
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Tips, Experiments, etc.If you're like me, and most people, your first answer to what is missing in your relationship is to look at what your partner is or isn't doing. And it's certainly...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 7, 2013Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Nov 9, 2013 at 9:27 am | 2 comments | 53990 Views
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The Valley of Heart's DelightWhat is now Silicon Valley was originally known as The Valley of Heart's Delight for its concentration of orchards, flowering trees, and plants. Until the 1960s...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 4, 2013Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Nov 5, 2013 at 2:04 pm | 4 comments | 56884 Views
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Devices are Definitely Not SexyThey may look sexy, but they are a turn-off to your partner. S/he looks over to give you a "Hey, how about it?" look, and you miss it completely because you're looking...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 1, 2013Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Nov 4, 2013 at 8:15 am | 2 comments | 54908 Views
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"What Did You Do?"On a recent warm fall afternoon, I notice a man riding his bike with a huge mixed bouquet of flowers in his basket. I watch as he turns north from Willow onto Middlefield,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 28, 2013Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Oct 30, 2013 at 8:28 am | 2 comments | 56233 Views
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Here Come the Holidays: Get Couple-ReadyWhile this may be a time of family, love, thanks, giving, cheer, good food, and relaxing around the fireplace with good friends, it also may be a time of stress,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 30, 2013There are no comments yet. 55796 Views
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A World Series Example: Be ExplicitGame one, second inning; St. Louis's Wainwright pitching, high pop up. Looks like he signals that he'll catch it. Catcher Molina comes running up, but defers to...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 23, 2013Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Oct 25, 2013 at 9:11 am | 4 comments | 56199 Views
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Go Ahead, Have a FightMany disagreements come about because we don't understand our partner's intention, and s/he does not anticipate the impact that action or behavior will have on me....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 21, 2013Last comment by Martha, on Oct 22, 2013 at 1:46 am | 3 comments | 54081 Views
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From Crazy in Love to Love of My LifeWhen we were courting (yes, I know that's an old fashioned word), we were on our best behavior without any effort. We were trying to win over our beloved. S/he was...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 8, 2013Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Oct 18, 2013 at 9:12 am | 9 comments | 56991 Views
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If You Don't Ask, S/he Can't Say "Yes"True story. An attractive, smart, single, working young woman -- can you say eligible, what the heck are you waiting for -- told me recently that she wishes guys...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 11, 2013Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Oct 18, 2013 at 9:11 am | 2 comments | 37600 Views
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Love Means Having Someone to Lose: Engineers Not ExemptFormula 1 race driver and World champion Niki Lauda reminds me of a lot of Silicon Valley engineers I've met. I saw the movie 'Rush' a few days ago with my teenage...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 14, 2013Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Oct 15, 2013 at 5:00 pm | 2 comments | 59190 Views
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Couples: Philosophy of Love“You are open and honest in your philosophy of love.” This was in my fortune cookie yesterday, and is a great topic for couples. What is your philosophy of love?...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 9, 2018There are no comments yet. 25811 Views
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College Students who Come from a Helicopter Parent(s) UpbringingPlease note: I am not judging helicopter parents; I just want the best for you and your kids. I know a young man finishing up his undergrad education. He has...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 25, 2022There are no comments yet. 16891 Views
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In Honor of RalphIt was my privilege to present at The Compassionate Friends National Conference: "Thriving as a Couple After Your Child Dies." I'll share with you a bit...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 6, 2019There are no comments yet. 19672 Views
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Couples: You’re the Priority—Even During the HolidaysIt’s so easy to get caught up in the holiday rushing around, shopping, parties, family visiting and/or get-togethers that you lose sight of each other. You...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 14, 2017There are no comments yet. 23830 Views
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“Together, they were screwing this conversation up . . .. . . faster than it was taking to have it.” My clients often question/comment on the amount of time it takes to communicate better. I always tell them the...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 25, 2023There are no comments yet. 4884 Views
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Premarital and Couples: Here Be Dragons!I wrote about the The Four Stages of Competency, that begins with the Unconscious Incompetent, perhaps also known as our unconscious. Jung referred to it as our...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 21, 2020There are no comments yet. 17760 Views
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Premarital: Women Over 50 Do Get MarriedWedding Bells After Fifty by Autumn Marie is a read I recommend. There's a myth that women over 50 won't get married, and this book is out to dispel that....
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 13, 2019There are no comments yet. 19696 Views
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