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This is a lovely story about Jake Gibb who is representing the USA in beach volley ball. Thanks, Jake, for sharing such precious things with us.  There is no question that the demands that have been placed on this couple would test a relationship. At the same time, what a grand opportunity to strengthen a

Shiri Cohen, Ph.D. of Harvard Medical School and Mass General Hospital, is the lead author on some great new couples research that’s pertinent to EFT.  She and her team have completed a fascinating study!  Below are links to the journal article as well as to some responses from public media outlets (NPR & Time’s Healthland). Here’s a

Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston.  She has spent the past ten years studying vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame. In the video link below she gives great insight such as “the one thing that keeps us out of connection is the fear that we’re not worthy of connection” and “what differentiates people who

This is no surprise. I think the same thing goes for staying in touch via blogging and facebook. Nothing can substitute for a real live exchange between humans. Texting can’t replace support of mother’s voice, study shows | ksl.com

Interesting articles here and here.  I wish I had a generosity scale to see how I am doing!  Fortunately my husband was the one that read these first and passed them on to me.  Maybe he’ll come home with a present.  Here’s to hopin’!

This is a refreshing approach to addressing bullying: Fighting Bullying With Babies

I just love this song! I, I’m so in love with you Whatever you want to do is all right with me ‘Cause you make me feel so brand new And I want to spend my life with you Let me say that since, alright, since we’ve been together Loving you forever is what I

“The brain is like a catcher’s mitt waiting for social interaction.” Jim Coan, Ph.D., University of Virginia stated at the EMU Attachment Conference, Spring 2011 I was at the grocery store today with my son and we bought bananas. He wanted one right away so once we got everything in the car, we pulled out

“Love is the kiss of porcupines.” Fincham 2000 Two porcupines huddle together on a winter’s night – closeness is necessary for survival and normal, but in getting close risk getting hurt.

When we are learning to better relate with our partner it is important to be aware of our attachment style. Our attachment style is going to affect how we reach out for one another. How we ask for support and validation. The following is a brief assessment of your attachment style.