by Monika Hoyt | Aug 14, 2015 | Communication Tips, Emotional connection, Listening
Usually when we imagine good communication, we think about how to most effectively (and without harm) get across our point. We plan what we want to say, how we want to say it, and get clear on our intentions. That’s because we know that listening is important. I...
by Monika Hoyt | May 15, 2015 | Receiving, receiving your partner
Over the last two weeks, I have been laying out the 4 pillars of truly healthy relationships. The first two pillars are Self-Knowledge and Integrated Self-Expression. Once we have been honest with ourselves and our partners, we are ready to deepen our intimacy with...
by Monika Hoyt | Mar 1, 2014 | Listening Skills Exercises
Do you ever feel impatient while your partner is talking– like you can’t wait for them to finish so you can respond? Does one of you jump to conclusions that create misunderstandings? This is pretty common in relationships and results from poor listening....
by Monika Hoyt | Jun 29, 2013 | Empathic Listening
Have you ever just wanted your partner to just listen and not offer solutions? Or maybe you have struggled to empathize with your partner because you see an easy fix they won’t even consider? Empathic listening, while so crucial in healthy relationships, is often the...
by Monika Hoyt | Oct 26, 2012 | Communication Tips, Emotional connection, Trust
In the same way that our partners can “push our buttons” in a negative way, they can push them in a positive way too. Dr. Jonathon Ross calls the latter “charming our hearts.” Essentially this means “casting a spell of enchantment” and making...
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