Compassion
Are You Really Available for Connection?
Four ways to cultivate awareness and trust in yourself, so you can have authentic relationships with others. Read More 
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Compassion
Make Love a Priority
Remember: “Love” is a verb—it takes time to be a good lover. Read More
Calm
Don’t Squabble Over Small Stuff
Sparks should come from connecting bodies, not clashing egos, so make love not war. Read More
Compassion
Creating Moments of Meaning
Pay attention to little rituals you and your partner do together—those tidbits of shared meaning could be the key to keeping the relationship, and romance, alive. Read More
Compassion
“My Love Life is My Hobby”
Making a deep connection isn’t so different from falling in love with your favorite pottery class. Read More
Compassion
Thanksgiving Family Stress: Giving Thanks, Not Giving In
At family dinners, judgement is often on the menu for every course, giving us the opportunity to increase our awareness and notice habitual tendencies to run, attack, or freeze. Read More
Compassion
When the Gloves Come Off
Next time you fight with your partner—or anyone for that matter—pay attention to the stories you’re telling yourself. Read More
Compassion
Some Love Stories End
It can be tough to admit that a romance that began with so much joy and promise
just isn’t working. But your lover doesn’t need to become your enemy. Read More
Relationships
Ask Ms. Mindful – October 2013
What version of your dad do you want to hang out with? Your father as he is or the imaginary guy you want him to be? Read More
Relationships
Provide Feedback, Not Payback: Mindful Communication for Healthier Relationships
Better to chill in awkward silence than inflict additional pain. Read More
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