Relationships
Four children, twelve balls. First to five wins.
Twelve balls. Four children. Whoever gets five first wins.
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Relationships
How do we make room for another person without losing ourselves? These reflections look at love, boundaries and the choices inside a relationship. Start with respect without double standards, the love you gave or empathy that can include an uncomfortable truth.
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The lock is still there. Are they still talking?
In Hamburg, I looked at all those love locks and had one question: how many of these couples no longer even speak to each other?
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Intimacy and boundaries: choose who you let close
Who you let close matters. For me, intimacy carries something beyond the physical. It deserves a choice I can stand behind afterwards.
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Empathy can include an uncomfortable truth
“I understand that this hurts.” “You need to stop doing this.” I can mean both. Caring about someone does not require agreeing with the decision that…
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When someone blocks you, respect the boundary
“Did they love me? Will they come back?” You may not get those answers. But if someone has blocked you, one thing is clear: calling from…
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After separation, keep showing up for your child
A relationship ends. Your child still needs dependable care. Money matters, and so do time and attention. Where safe arrangements are possible, I want “being there”…
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Respect means the same rules apply to both of us
No disrespect. No double standards. No rule that applies to you while I excuse myself. If I ask for respect, I have to live by it…
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When your child is bullied, start with a conversation
“Talk to your child.” That was where my reply about bullying began. Before advice, before a sports class, I want the child to know: I am…
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When disappointment keeps repeating, look at the pattern
A disappointment hurts. When the same kind keeps returning, I want to look at the pattern too. What am I expecting? What am I overlooking? What…
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Do not regret the love you gave
I do not want to regret the love I gave just because a relationship ended. It was real for me. I can value that and still…