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Reality Check: A little respect, please
To strengthen relationships and build satisfying lives, choice theory promotes seven caring habits, including the habit of respect. What’s the impact of respect in a relationship? Henry was forced to retire from a well-paying, satisfying career where he had enjoyed … Continue reading
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Reality Check: Criticism—The Great Dissatisfier
Do you seek to be the best you can be? Aspiring to excellence is a wonderful motivator. Actions that you take to improve yourself, your work, and your relationships can have a positive impact on your quality of life. Do … Continue reading
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Reality Check: Compatibility and need profiles
Last post, I suggested that it can be interesting and helpful to understand your need strength profile. That is, rate how strong each of these five basic needs are for you: survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun. What … Continue reading
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Reality Check: One Small Kind Act
Reality Therapy emphasizes our need for relationships. That’s not radical; it makes sense that being able to get along with others generally leads to a more satisfying life. So what if you need to deal with someone who dislikes you? … Continue reading
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Reality Check: Must we disagree?
Do you want to get along with others? With all kinds of people in the world, each with our different beliefs and values, it’s impossible to agree with everyone. Sometimes those disagreements are minor, while others cut to the very … Continue reading
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Reality Check: Our label makers
Putting labels on things can be a very effective organizational activity. Whether you are looking for the cookies or the Robertson head screws, it will be easier to find them if the containers are labeled. Labeling can be a great … Continue reading
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Reality Check: What’s fair in love and chores?
A recent study by a Norwegian researcher generated headlines with its conclusion that couples who share housework equally are more likely to divorce than couples where women do most of the household chores. Almost simultaneously, a British study concluded that … Continue reading
Reality Check: To be belittled, or not to be…
When Sonja met Harry, she found a man who seemed almost too good to be true. Kind and generous, Harry was genuinely concerned about Sonja’s welfare. And unlike Sonja’s previous relationship, Harry demanded no changes on her part. In this … Continue reading
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