Category Archives: Communication

Want to Be More Persuasive? Use The Right Body Part First!

All people from time to time find themselves in a situation in which they want someone to see it their way. To be maximally persuasive, skip the sweet-talking, forget being insistent, and avoid all debating. Instead...

Tone of Voice: How Do You Sound to Your Family?

Notice your reactions when someone in your household growls or barks at you. Do you want others in your household to feel that way toward you?

The Deceptive Power of Love’s First Moments

Infatuation feels great. Enjoy it. Just be sure to go beyond initial chemistry to a thoughtful decision before you say "I do."

The Problem With Over-Emotional Political Rhetoric

Do you, or people you know, get too passionate when it comes to politics? If so, this experience is likely to sound familiar.

The Very Best Gift You Can Give

Want to give gifts with impacts that will last year-round?

The Woman Who Saved Marriage

One woman's dedication to the idea of marriage education reversed America's rising divorce rates and may have saved the institution of marriage.

The 4 Best Gifts You Can Give to Your Teen

Teens nowadays like to have fashionable clothes, high tech electronics, and sports equipment. But here are the gifts they value more and truly need.

The Art of Disagreeing Agreeably

Do you avoid conflict? This strategy can enable you to share your differing view in a way that keeps your relationships harmonious.

The Art of Getting Hubby to Do Half the Work

Trying to get your husband to help more at home? Forget it. Getting him to help you with housework implies that the work belongs to you to begin with. Change the paradigm to determining division of labor in your shared business of running a family. Deciding who does what at home then becomes a subject for cooperative problem-solving.

The Art of Listening: How Open Are Your Ears?

How would you rate yourself as a listener? Rate yourself on this quiz to assess how well you connect with others.