Why You Should Take the Time to Understand Others’ Intentions
When we are angry or hurt, we often become so overwhelmed by emotions that we cannot work through the situation. In these instances, we might say or do something hurtful in return. We often become unable to communicate effectively with the other person. If the other...
Respecting vs. Accepting Others’ Choices
There is a common idea that we judge others by their choices. But what happens when a loved one makes a choice we don’t agree with? You have your own choices, hopes, and goals for those you love. When they make a choice that doesn’t align with your own choices,...How Curiosity Helps with Closeness
What makes relationships close isn’t always what it seems. We may think that our connection is based on something like shared experiences or compatibility, but often what makes relationships strong – especially long term relationships – is in things...How Expressions of Thoughts and Feelings Communicates More Than the Message Itself
“Communication.” It’s a term that is used so often when describing healthy relationships that it is arguably cliché. But that is partially because the term “communication” is not always understood. Communicating is not only...Tips to Grow and Maintain Intimacy in a Relationship
As life gets busier and we acquire more and more responsibilities, some of the behaviors that led to a healthy relationship can occasionally be put on the back burner. There are often so many things that demand our time and attention that it can be hard to also...Long Island Psychology
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