relationships Archives - Margit Cox Henderson, Ph.D.

Authentic Connection

February 13, 2019

36 questions for love, authenticity, emotional health, healthy relationships, valentine's day, vulnerability

This Valentine’s Day, enhance your connection with your loved ones by sharing more genuinely with each other. Take a risk by asking deeper questions and reciprocate by sharing about yourself…

Boost the Connection with Simple Conversation Starters

October 14, 2018

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relationships

conversation skills, conversation starters, networking

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How do you feel about starting a conversation with a stranger? Do you relish the chance to learn about someone new, or do you feel awkward, unsure what to say?…

How to Give and Receive Feedback

August 12, 2018

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gratitude, new habit, relationships

criticism, giving feedback, listening, receiving feedback

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Healthy relationships require functional feedback systems. Unfortunately, most people get skittish about feedback because it’s often served up critically. Challenging feedback is essential for sustainable connection, but it need not…

Trust: the Heart of Relationship

July 7, 2018

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relationships, social support

Brene Brown, healthy relationships, relationship skills, relationships, trust

Trust is the foundation of connection. Developing trust involves discernment. You learn how to tell who is trustworthy and who isn’t by being optimistic, risking vulnerability and experiencing how your…

The Paradox of Aging: the Happiness U-Curve

March 4, 2018

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aging well, Awareness, Coping Skills, gratitude, longevity, mindfulness, relationships, Resiliency

aging well, happiness u-curve, midlife crisis, paradox of aging, successful aging

When imagining aging, most middle-aged people look ahead with trepidation. But take heart: the best is likely yet to come! Satisfaction surveys have found that happiness increases after middle age,…

Embrace Conflict for Valentine’s Day

February 6, 2018

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relationships, Uncategorized

conflict, constructive conflict, healthy relationships, relationships

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With Valentine’s Day approaching, let’s focus on the most important ingredient of a healthy relationship: constructive conflict. The term conflict usually brings to mind destructive conflict, such as yelling, bullying…

Offering Peace

December 10, 2017

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Awareness, mindfulness, relationships, Stress

be present, holiday stress, kindness

The most important gift you can give to your loved ones won’t be found at a store or fit into a box. Offer peace to yourself and others this holiday…

How To Apologize

March 4, 2017

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Awareness, relationships

apology, how to apologize, relationship skills, sorry

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It is impossible to be in relationship without hurting each other from time to time. When we cause harm, repairing the connection requires a heartfelt apology. The Spanish phrase, “lo…

Genuine Listening

November 2, 2016

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Awareness, relationships

compassion, listening, listening skills

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The quality of your relationships is largely determined by how well you listen. Pay attention to how you pay attention to those around you. When you listen to someone speaking,…

Savor Love

June 30, 2016

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aging well, longevity, relationships, Resiliency, social support, Stress

internalization, loneliness, lonely, maya angelou, social support

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Humans are pack animals. We are biologically designed to connect with each other and generally have longer and healthier lives when we are social. The benefits of relationships are further…

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