Posts tagged Relationships
It seems to me that human beings seem to have two basic functions in this universe of ours: having relationships, and telling stories. I can’t think of much else that we are made for. Oh I know we make war, and chase money, power, and make mistakes - but even those come down to relationships and stories at heart.
Why do we shout in anger?
Beautiful.
The importance of generosity in your marriage
Tara Parker-Pope in the New York Times:
Men and women with the highest scores on the generosity scale were far more likely to report that they were “very happy” in their marriages. The benefits of generosity were particularly pronounced among couples with children. Among the parents who posted above-average scores for marital generosity, about 50 percent reported being “very happy” together. Among those with lower generosity scores, only about 14 percent claimed to be “very happy,” according to the latest “State of Our Unions” report from the National Marriage Project.
While sexual intimacy, commitment and communication are important, the focus on generosity adds a new dimension to our understanding of marital success. Though this conclusion may seem fairly self-evident, it’s not always easy to be generous to a romantic partner.
There’s even a quiz to see how well you’re doing in the generosity stakes!
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Via: Relationship Central
Electronic / virtual / digital interaction is good for maintaining relationships, but pressing flesh is better for creating relationships.
