Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

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Episode 3097:
Marc Chernoff continues his relationship advice on embracing time alone. In part 2, he explores trusting your own decisions, experiencing life mindfully instead of numbing yourself with distraction, and why comfort in solitude makes you stronger in dating and love.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2015/06/21/5-things-that-happen-when-you-embrace-being-alone/
Quotes to ponder:
"Following your intuition means doing what feels right, even if it doesn't look or sound right to others."
"every one of us is an addict, and what we are addicted to is avoiding ourselves"
"many of us will go to great lengths to avoid the feeling of being alone in an undistracted environment"
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Episode 3096:
Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel explains what happens when you embrace being alone. In part 1, he shares why so many of us fear solitude and how learning to stand on your own develops hidden strengths, builds confidence, and leads to healthy relationships free of codependency.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2015/06/21/5-things-that-happen-when-you-embrace-being-alone/
Quotes to ponder:
"Don't be scared to walk alone, and don't be scared to like it."
"being alone does not mean you are lonely, and being lonely does not mean you are alone"
"It's always better to be alone than to be in bad company."
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Episode 3095:
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares a moment from an optometrist's waiting room that captures how phones pull us away from the people right in front of us. He explains why everyone, from your spouse and kids to the barista and the co-worker, deserves your full attention, and offers a simple reminder for strengthening your closest relationships.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/that-person-is-more-important-than-your-phone/
Quotes to ponder:
"A human being does not receive their worth on whether I know them or not."
"There's nothing wrong with phones. I appreciate all the positive changes they have brought into my life."
"The next time you have opportunity to direct attention toward another human being, keep this reminder in mind: THAT person is more important than my phone."
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Episode 3094:
Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids answers a letter from a mother weighing separation, with relationship advice for parents considering divorce. She explains why couples counseling is worth trying first, what the research says about how kids cope, and the biggest risk factors to protect children from if a marriage does end.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ahaparenting.com/read/protecting-kids-when-parents-divorce
Quotes to ponder:
"The irony of divorcing with children is that for your children to come out of the experience in good shape, it helps enormously if the parents can work together well for the benefit of the child."
"About half of all couples who go to counseling work out their issues and stay together in a growing, happy, relationship."
"The literature on resiliency shows that one of the most important factors is having a close relationship with at least one parent, who is able to help the child with his emotions."
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Episode 3093:
Dr. Kelly Flanagan shares a funny and honest confession about family dinners with three kids. He reveals how the nightly circus at the table became a lesson in letting go of what he wants, accepting his kids as they are, and finding the quiet mind and settled heart that make for healthy relationships at home.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/confessions-of-a-parent-from-the-dinner-table/
Quotes to ponder:
"Eckhart Tolle says stress is what happens when we want to be in a different moment, a different place, or a different circumstance."
"I could achieve the order I want with an iron fist or a screaming voice, but at what cost?"
"And the sweet irony is this: the quiet mind and the settled heart are what we wanted all along."
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