Loneliness in a Relationship Is the Worst Thing There Is
Two people in the same room, emotionally miles apart. Why it happens and four principles that keep loneliness out of a marriage.
Two people in the same room, emotionally miles apart. Why it happens and four principles that keep loneliness out of a marriage.
I gave myself a real day off — which is unusual for me. I'm learning to treat rest as an important business process, not as a lost day.
The biggest mistake I see in 70-80% of couples I counsel is the search for fairness. The moment fairness leaves a relationship, warmth moves in.
A short thought: the right person beside you adds extra meaning and motivation to your life, and pushes you to become a better version of yourself.
My wife's self-awareness is the main reason I proposed after a month. Here is how that one quality settles 99% of conflicts in a couple.
We are both busy, yet we stay inside each other's lives. Here is how one full day off a week keeps us connected as a couple.
The 52–17 principle: 52 minutes of focused work, then 17 minutes of real rest. A week of testing showed my attention lasts far longer this way.
Once a week I set aside 30 minutes: my list of goals, current results, uncomfortable questions. A simple habit that noticeably speeds up my progress.
For the first time in many months I let myself do absolutely nothing for a whole day. It turns out that doing nothing is a serious step outside my comfort zone.