Based on current research, there are countless features that account for a mature relationship. Some of these attributes are the following: mutual respect; open communication; independence; interdependence; trust; and commitment. What is mutual respect? Mutual respect is when two people consistently acknowledge and honor each other’s inherent worth, boundaries, feelings, and rights. It is a reciprocal…
When we’re trapped in righteous certainty, wielding evidence like weapons, real conversation dies. I’ve been there – armed with Google searches and social media posts, certain of my rightness, deaf to other perspectives. But we’ve all experienced the opposite too: those magical conversations where curiosity leads the way. Time flows, laughter comes easily, and even…
In an era where truth is treated like clay to be molded, where we’re pressured to doubt our own eyes and experiences, suspicion becomes more than just caution – it becomes a survival instinct. We find ourselves in a strange landscape where basic facts are labeled “fake,” where documented events are dismissed as “staged,” where…
Hearts are full across our nation and the world—holding everything from despair, sadness, deep anguish and worry to profound relief and optimism. Each person’s feelings, whether of distress or hope, deserve to be honored and heard. Writing helps me to process my emotions and make sense of what seemingly doesn’t make sense to me. So…
Yael and I are thinking of everyone during this time of uncertainty, anxiety, and fear about the outcome of the upcoming election. It is our hope that you take comfort in the thought that we have each done what we can to voice our choice with dignity and integrity–phone banking, donating, speaking to friends and…
In any sub-community that exists within a larger society, narratives and folklore tend to develop. These stories can take various forms, from casual anecdotes to deeply ingrained beliefs. While some of these narratives may accurately reflect aspects of the community’s experience, others can be misleading or even harmful. It’s important to approach these community-specific narratives…