I Don't Care

I don’t care what you do! It doesn’t matter to me. Have you said this, either emphatically, or just as a matter of fact? When you reflect on the times you have said it, was it actually true, or is it something you said to protect yourself? Does it ever really hurt less because we announce our indifference?

inspiration, Communication, Family, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJuly 1, 2025communication, nonviolent communication, healthy communication, relationshipsComment

What is Static Language and Why is it a Problem?

Confusing what you think about a situation with what actually happened can lead to distress in your relationships. It happens more often than you might think.

Mindfulness, inspiration, Family, CommunicationTerrie LewineFebruary 13, 2024communication, healthy relationships, healthy communication, therapy Comment

Appreciations, When is it Too Much?

A relationship will suffer from too many complaints. I have yet to see or hear about a relationship that suffered from too much genuine appreciation.

Mindfulness, Health and Wellness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineFebruary 1, 2024gratitude, gratitude practice, relationships, healthy communication, therapy, couples therapy Comments

Good Intentions?

Have you ever been told to assume good intentions when it comes to relationships and communication? I have. And I find it a bit challenging. However, I have something else that I’d like to suggest.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineMay 1, 2023nonviolent communication, communication, intentions, relationships, healthy communication, couples therapy, commitment Comments

I Know it's a Story But...

For those of you who deeply want to change the way you communicate with others. For those of you who truly want to transform your relationships, for those of you who want to be responsible for your responses to the world, please consider never letting this phrase slip through your lips into the airwaves again. Even better, delete it from your thinking.

Communication, Relationships, FamilyTerrie LewineNovember 15, 2021communication, nvc, nonviolent communication, couples, therapy, healthy relationships, healthy communicationComment

Hit Parade

Do you like to vent? Think it's helpful to just say what you need to? Maybe its helpful. I think not. Read further to tweak your venting so it will be productive. Not just yelling. I call it listing to the Hit Parade.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineSeptember 17, 2021communication, yelling, nonviolent communication, healthy communication, empathy, counseling Comments

Just Do It

When you want more intimacy and connection in your relationship what do you do? Do you ask your partner for more intimacy? How do you ask? Sometimes the people we are partnered with —as unbelievable as it might be to you, actually don’t understand what you mean when you ask for things.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineAugust 2, 2021communication, nonviolent communication, couples, relationships, healthy communication, healthy relationships, requestsComment

Don't You Agree?

Communicating compassionately is not about being nice. It is about being honest and strong, and willing to bear the impact of your preferences and choices on the people you care about.

Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineFebruary 15, 2021communication, healthy communication, relationshipsComment