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How Much Honesty is Integral to Friendship? A Case

by Hamid Ali on January 05, 2012

How Much Honesty is Integral to Friendship? A Case of More is Less

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It is a mistake to befriend anyone with the hope of changing them.

while everyone wants authentic friendships, it can be challenging to find the right balance between honesty and tact

QUESTION

Dear Irene,

I have a history of dropping friendships and have wondered whether this pattern suggests I'm a horrible friend. I have counseling training and so I know something about relationships, but still seem to be unable to use my training effectively.

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10 Tips for a Better Relationship in 2012

by Hamid Ali on January 05, 2012

10 Tips for a Better Relationship in 2012

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Simple changes can make 2012 great for your relationship.

Start your new year by implementing these changes in your relationship, and 2012 could be a good year, indeed!

 

  1. Live respectfully.  No matter how frustrated you are, it's always better to be respectful to your spouse than not.  Make it your charge to act respectfully, and ask that you be similarly treated.  This means watching your tone of voice, speaking about your own needs rather than your partner's shortcomings, and remembering to find the positives in each other.  Living respectfully also means respecting yourself .
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Honesty Hangover

by Hamid Ali on January 05, 2012

Honesty Hangover

Being mindful about communicating "your truths" makes all the difference.

 

Honesty Hangover
A recent conversation with my sister and brother-in-law brought thoughts to mind about a concept I have often discussed with my patients over my thirty four years of practicing psychotherapy. I should mention that I have a very close and honest relationship with both of them. What did we discuss?  When is it best to be honest with those close to you, and when might it be counterproductive?

I

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Separately Together: # 1 Relationship Requirement?

by Hamid Ali on January 05, 2012

Separately Together: # 1 Relationship Requirement?

In the solitude of separate togetherness, a relationship can thrive.
Separately Together: # 1 Relationship Requirement
From the laughter of togetherness to the solitude of separateness, a relationship can blossom and thrive.  While I often write about His and Her needs and secrets, sometimes the reality of one's own life creates a blueprint for a model of love, camaraderie, and inspiration.

When I unexpectedly came upon a Pa

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Having a Baby Changes Everything

by Hamid Ali on January 05, 2012

 

Having a Baby Changes Everything

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"Having a baby changes everything." Most of you are probably familiar with this old Johnson & Johnson ad campaign, so appropriately devised to entice us into buying their baby powder, no tears baby shampoo, and other products. What you may not be familiar with are the research findings that 25%-45% of women who are battered are battered during pregnancy, that 67% of new mothers experience a drop in relationship satisfaction with their partners starting at about six months after the baby is born,

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