by Dr. Jackie Black | Jul 12, 2006 | Uncategorized
A minor disagreement can get out of hand very quickly or a simple conversation can suddenly turn into a shouting match. Why? Because your fear of being abandoned or disappointing your partner makes itself the primary consideration in the conversation. Hearing another...
by Dr. Jackie Black | Jul 7, 2006 | Uncategorized
We have powerful desires to belong and to connect with a special someone. We inherited a model for marriage and relationships that has remained largely unchanged for over 50 years. That traditional model was never intended to integrate our individual needs with the...
by Dr. Jackie Black | Jul 6, 2006 | Uncategorized
What do you think about giving and receiving gifts? Are you an enthusiastic, appreciative receiver or does getting a gift make you feel uncomfortable? Are you a spirited gift giver picking up small (or large) tokens of your esteem and affection wherever you go for the...