3. Walk for learning

As someone who has experienced both chronic and acute back pain, I often walk with a focus on how lucky I feel to be able to walk — and the relief of being pain-free. Or that I have a clean, hot shower waiting for me at the end of my walk. Or I might even focus on the gift of being alive right no...

Regardless of the problem, there’s no substitute for listening to your partner.

How do we become better listeners? Give a “CRAPO”. Here’s what I mean:

1. Clarify: Be clear about what they’re saying if not ask questions. 

2. Reflect th...

One way to avoid them is to “assume the burden of the conversation,” One might use self-disclosure to change the topic, and say, ‘Golf isn’t my thing, but I really like to cycle.’ Or, if someone asks about something sad or bad, throw the conversational ball back and say, ‘I just can’t talk about ...