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Simple Techniques for Conflict Resolution
Resolving Conflicts in Relationships Every relationship has conflicts. In some relationships, conflict is a serious problem; in others, differences seem to be resolved without creating a major incident. Think about the kinds of conflicts that happen in your daily life. These are typical: Disagreements over who should do what Disagreements over how things should be done Conflicts of personality and style arguments about how one partner treats the other Nonproductive Ways of Dealing with Conflict Now that we’ve...
read more5 rule for a Happy Marriage- Rule 4: Departures and Reunions
Dr Davis shows the importance of departures and reunions with this video- the fourth of 5 Rules to a Happy Marriage—the Mindful Marriage video blog. ,
read more5 Rules for a Happy Marriage- Rule 3: 2 Brains are Better Than One
Are 2 Brains Better Than One? I don’t Think So. In this video, Dr Davis explains how we are really at a disadvantage when it comes to romantic relationships. We really dont know what we are doing most of the time!!
read moreFive Rules to a Happy marriage: Rule Two
This video describes the second rule (of 5 stange but true rules) to a happy marriage. So simple, yet so imporatant.
read moreFive Rules to a Happy Marriage: Rule 1
In this video, Dr Davis describes the first of 5 rules (not so much rules as powerful ideas) to help you navigate marriage and problems you might not realize you are stumbling over. These ideas can enhance mindfulness and loving kindness in your...
read moreEmotions- Part 4: Defusing with Your Emotions
Some people flee from marriage into divorce because of strong emotional pain. While emotions are important and vital in relationships- Being pushed around by your emotions can cause you to suffer needlessly and make decisions that are life changing without utilizing all of your options. this Video explains one simple technique that can help you to get some distance and perhaps make better decisions. (Note : this video is about 3 minutes 30 seconds long- somewhere in transfer 6 minutes of black is attached to the...
read moreEmotions-Part 3: How Emotional Fusion Could Destroy You Marriage
The 3rd installment of The Mindful Marriage on “Emotions” is now here. In this installment, I introduce Fusion. We too easily identify with our thoughts and feelings as if they are rather than experiences that we are having. The next installment talks about how to deal with Fusion of our emotions and a simple exercise is...
read moreArguing with Your Spouse: The Emotional Hijacking
Do you argue with your spouse? Arguments are normal in a healthy relationship. Two people, different views on the world, different histories, and different experiences- are bound to argue at times. Arguments can be constructive. But in some circumstances, arguments can be destructive to your relationship leaving you depleted and devastated. These article discuses a type of arguing that leaves a trail of broken relationships in its wake. And, the fact is, that our brains natural functioning can actually work against our loving bonds. Our brains...
read moreEmotions- Part 2:Tolerating Tough Emotions in Your Marriage
We humans tend to have difficulties tolerating emotions. Learning to tolerate our desire to flee a relationship could help us to create a trully vital and loving experience. Check out this video for the second installment of Chapter4 on emotions in- The Mindful...
read moreEmotions- Part 1: Connections and Disconnections
Emotions are seen often seen as weakness and sometimes trivial. But we seek many means to try and manipulate how we feel. Sometimes emotions make us do things that are not good for us. Check out this video for the first installment of 4 on emotions in- The Mindful...
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