The health benefits of inner peace I’m not certain if it is the most overused word in the English language, but if it isn’t it soon will be. I see it on TV, hear it on the radio, on podcasts in...
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Birds of a Feather or Opposites Attract?
Which pairings work best? We’re all familiar with the tale of a man and a woman from two different worlds falling in love — one’s usually a Pollyanna or a goody two shoes and the...
Sports: The Science of Gear
Technology to make you a better athlete. Sports has become the science of buying better gear. Every sport has so much gear, and every few months they celebrate this by bringing out new gear. Gone are...
Communicating with your Partner
More helpful ways of dealing with relationship conflicts. In previous articles, we talked about how ineffective communication styles can feed into relationship problems. Here’s a few more thoughts to...
Looking for Your Soul Mate?
The irrational side of love. Romantic love is a wonderful thing. In fact, it’s so wonderful that we hold onto it as an ideal. In our imaginations, the object of our affections is head over...
Calabria, Italy
Italy at its most authentic If you want Italy devoid of tourists and touristy stuff, the toe of the boot is the place for you. You’re not likely to hear an American ordering a latte’ at...
Helping Aging Parents
A study finds kids are willing to step up Do you wonder if your kids will have your back when you’re older? Apparently the answer is a surprising yes. That’s the good news in a conversation...
9 Signs your Partner is Emotionally Mature
And why that’s important for a relationship. When we think about finding a partner, our first inclination is to rely on our hearts. Certainly, romantic love is important, but it’s of limited value...
Puglia
Get there before the invasion begins. Apulia, or as we say in the U.S., Puglia — pronounced pool-ya — is at the heel of the Italian boot. Having traveled extensively throughout Italy...
More Personal Baggage
Behavioral styles that can disrupt relationships. In The Big Five, we talked about how personality traits are a form of baggage each partner brings to their relationships. The characteristics that...
