Relationship

Validation You communicate that you understand and accept without judgment your partner’s feelings and that it makes sense to you given your partner’s perspective. The bottom line: Convey, “You have a right to have these feelings.” Validation has several steps: Accept and respect that this…

Adapted heavily from a resource made by redditor poly_jane, here are some broad categories of discussions to consider when designing an intentional relationship. Instructions For each piece consider what you want as well as what you are willing to offer for yourself, your partner(s), or…

This exercise is to help discuss and resolve one resolvable issue. Instructions Take 5 minutes to become familiar with the checklist. Then use the checklist in your discussion. Announce to your partner that this is a repair attempt before making it. You can refer to…

The following variables and questions contain crucial information that will help you determine whether you want to commit, work on the relationship now and see if we want to commit in 6 months, or begin working on an amicable de-escalation. Go through them with your…

Currently, there is no consensus on the cause of PMDD. Biologic, psychologic, environmental and social factors all seem to play a part. Genetic factors are also pertinent: 70 percent of women whose mothers have been affected by PMS have PMS themselves, compared with 37 percent…

Here are some general tips and tricks for reading body language. These are not hard and fast rules, there will always be outliers, these are strong generalities; i.e. you’re not about to becomea human lie detector.   Examples Train yourself to read facial micro expressions…