Relationships

Every relationship you have - romantic, family, friendships, colleagues - is shaped by how present you are in it. Learn how mindfulness practices can improve communication, deepen connection, and help you navigate conflict.
Giselle Jones
Expert Interviews
Intimately Mindful 

Psychotherapist and social worker Giselle Jones talks about using mindfulness to help people open up. Read More 

  • Victoria Dawson
  • June 1, 2017
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Expert Interviews
How Humor Builds Empathy 

Scott Aukerman, co-founder of "Between Two Ferns," defaulted to comedy to disarm bullies early in life. He thinks humor is key to fostering empathy and genuine interactions. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • May 26, 2017
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Magazine
What is Love? 

There is no single answer to that profound question. Nor should there be. When Barbara Graham sought deeper connection within her decades-long marriage, she discovered that love is not something we can find and make perfect: it's a mindset. Read More 

  • Barbara Graham and Tara Brach
  • April 1, 2017
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Creativity
The Key to Lasting Love 

The secret to lasting love, according to Katie and Gay Hendricks, is to approach love as you would any creative endeavor. Read More 

  • Leslie Duncan Childs
  • April 1, 2017
Magazine
How to Stop Your Stories From Running Your Life 

Research shows us that we not only have the capacity to pay attention to and stop the chatter of our stories, but we can also reduce our stress, rewire our brains, and reinvent our relationships by responding to them differently. Read More 

  • B Grace Bullock PhD
  • March 27, 2017
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