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Partners in a relationship–especially a new one often ask if what they are feeling is real or just a short term infatuation. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about the ways in which we can identify and test our own feelings and gauge the truth of those to whom we are attracted. For a full transcript of this episode, click here: LL04
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It has been said that life is the play we put on while we learn how to act.. Learning to love and creating loving relationships is the foundation for an expansive heart–a forgiving, and generous spirit. In this episode, Alvean and Doug discuss the ways in which we can make this a conscious part of our daily life. For a transcript of this episode, click here:LL03
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In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about how we choose people on which to model our own lives. Sometimes it is a parent or caregiver but often it can be another relative or as we age, a colleague/mentor, a close friend, or even a figure from history. The process is not always a conscious one but become aware of these models is not only instructive, but crucial to understanding ourselves. For a full transcript click here: LL02
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Perhaps you have had one or at least met the type. Passive aggressive behavior is easily recognized but the signs are often subtle: sarcasm, extended silence, subtle criticism, avoidance and habitual lateness are all forms of passive aggressive personalities and they can be highly corrosive. Recognizing and learning how to cope with this personality is the key to maintaining friendships and sometimes relationships. In this episode Alvean and Doug describe the personality in more detail and talk about coping mechanisms for those who have such individuals in their lives. For a full transcript, click here: 68-The Passive-Aggressive Partner