That first argument is always the worst. Maybe not qualitatively, but it’s the worst in that it shatters the illusion that “Our relationship is different.” Everyone has that illusion. “Yes, people argue, but not us. We’re going to be fine. We’re going to be in line with each other, we’re never going to disagree, and… Continue reading Conflict and Resolution
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Poetic Interlude – The Question
I saw you from afar one day The way you stood The way you moved The look you gave The look you had There's Someone Just a little closer then Your laugh Your smile The flicker in your eyes The way you sat The way you thought Closer still The feeling of being next to… Continue reading Poetic Interlude – The Question
Opening the Door to Strong Connections
A more extensive version of this article is now available at https://mishpacha.com/how-do-we-connect-with-those-whove-left/. “So, what do you think?” asked the teacher. “Should I shoot her a text or not?” As with many of the questions I field, this one was more complicated than a single text. The teacher works in a local school. Aside from the… Continue reading Opening the Door to Strong Connections
Yeshaya Kraus, LCSW 