by Dr. Jackie Black | Dec 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
A colleague of mine sent this heartwarming video to me some time ago. It is fitting that, at the end of the year, we take stock of who we have been and how we have attended to the people and events in our lives that have mattered, and recommit ourselves to being and...
by Dr. Jackie Black | Dec 22, 2015 | 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...
by Dr. Jackie Black | Dec 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
The holidays can be a confusing time for those who are “just” dating. There are so many considerations and questions that arise. I believe that some issues in our lives come up over and over and that helpful reminders are timeless. Gifts: Should I buy him...
by Dr. Jackie Black | Dec 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
Creating, nurturing and maintaining intimacy in long-term, committed relationships requires intention, deliberate choice and deliberate action. Nothing about creating intimacy and truly being intimate with another person is unconscious. Closeness is enhanced through...
by Dr. Jackie Black | Dec 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Intimacy isn’t an automatic response. Intimacy isn’t a given because you love someone or feel loved by someone. Intimacy doesn’t come with a commitment or with a marriage license. The basic, fundamental element of intimacy is cherishing each other! Creating, nurturing...
