Relationships

Mindful.org's relationships category offers a treasure trove of mindfulness-based insights and strategies to enrich your connections with others. Whether it's strengthening family bonds, deepening friendships, or enhancing romantic partnerships, our resources guide you through the art of mindful communication, empathy, and compassion. Learn how to navigate the complexities of relationships with grace and intention, fostering healthier, more meaningful interactions in every area of your life.
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Calm
This Is Your Brain on Lies 

Whether it’s lying about being sick or being stuck in traffic, telling a white lie may seem to make our lives a lot more convenient. But research shows when we shrug off white lies, we feel more comfortable telling bigger lies and hurting the people we care about. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • January 14, 2021
Sebene Selassie Explores the Truth of Belonging - Portrait of meditation teacher Sebene Selassie
Compassion
Sebene Selassie Explores the Truth of Belonging 

So much of our pain comes from feeling out of step with ourselves, our peers, even our world. But in her book, Sebene Selassie makes the case that we belong. To everything. Simply by being here. Read More 

  • Sebene Selassie
  • January 12, 2021
Calm
How to Defuse an Argument with Your Partner 

Arguing with your significant other is an inevitable part of married life. Nate Klemp and Kaley Klemp offer two mindful ways to help you soothe tension and tame reactivity. Read More 

  • Nate Klemp and Kaley Klemp
  • January 6, 2021
5 Research-Backed Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage - Illustration of a man and woman hugging
Compassion
5 Research-Backed Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage 

It may feel bizarre to boil love, intimacy, and sex down to a science. While there is no formula for the perfect romantic relationship, Nate Klemp and Kaley Klemp unpack some of the research on what works and what doesn’t in marriage. Read More 

  • Nate Klemp and Kaley Klemp
  • December 4, 2020
IBme Turns Toward Collaborative Leadership - Hands of international coworkers putting colorful puzzles together
Compassion
Turning Toward Collaborative Leadership 

How a deep mindfulness practice helped Jessica Morey loosen the reins at Inward Bound Mindfulness Education, and empower the organization to adopt a new way to work. Read More 

  • Stephanie Domet
  • November 19, 2020
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