Do independent women need a permanent man or marriage? Society says “yes, they do”. Society dictates that we must pair off, whether we marry or simply have a long-term relationship. In general, well adjusted single people are stereotyped as atypical….
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Like many other single seniors, I never though I’d start dating when I was over 50. But, as a single parent with grown children, I found myself with the time and the desire to seek companionship. So began my quest…
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“Ain’t misbehavin’! I’m communicatin’!” was the title of a workshop I attended during my behavior management training, in preparation for my work with nonverbal Autistic children with severe behaviors. In my ten years of experience since then, the basic truth…
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When sending a sympathy card, it’s often difficult to know exactly what to write inside. The words already printed in the cards offer many poetic ways to express our sympathy to the one who is grieving. Still, we often want…
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September 4, 2014 Communication
Can a person really make up for past mistakes? On the surface, it seems like a simple question, with “yes” as the obvious answer. After all, if one has the insight to realize that a mistake has been made, and…
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Small talk is an excellent way to begin a conversation. After all, we share a common experience with everyone we might meet. For instance, we all experience weather, and commenting on how nice or nasty the weather is brings us…
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Though we grieve when we lose a loved one, most people understand that death is a natural part of life. We might feel the void left when a grandparent or parent dies, but we know that death is part of…
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The baby boomer generation forged a path of social reform and individual independence, as more women entered the work force, choosing careers over marriage. The focus of the American dream shifted from youthful marriage and children to personal independence and…
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In today’s couple-oriented society, being single can often bring a negative stigma and unwarranted stereotyping. Television shows, online social sites, even family and friends, often portray singles as sad and unfulfilled, constantly equating true happiness with having a life partner….
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December 26, 2013 Communication
It is not unusual for one to feel the urge to communicate with estranged family members, but finding an effective way to reconnect can be challenging. Whether you want to reestablish ties simply to share important medical histories/conditions, or you…
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