Archives for June 2018

Do you know what is the real culprit that lurks behind all relationship problems-be it relationships with others, our partners and even with ourselves?

“Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.” — David Augsburger

This is a quotation I read several years ago, and it struck such a strong chord in me that it has become part of my standard email signature. In all relationships, including couples, parents and kids and, yes, even with ourselves, I believe this is true. Sometimes, I remind myself of this quotation by saying to myself, “The best gift I can give at the moment is the gift of listening.”