By Joan Cusack Handler — 2017
We learned early on that we had no control over her moods or our own rewards or punishment. She was entirely unpredictable.
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Sarinah explores some of the hurdles autistic people face when they’re dating or in a relationship, providing tips and suggestions about how best to navigate such issues, in order to nurture healthy romantic relationships!
Tips for romantic relationships with autistic partners. I've been married for 18 years, and in that time we learned that I am autistic. Since finding out about my autism our relationship has grown better and stronger.
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This book is about hope and a call to action to make the world the kind of place we want to live in.
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When we’re upset with someone, we’re often afraid to say anything. We tell ourselves, “Oh, it’s just a small matter; it’s not important.” But the accumulation of many small issues can create an explosive situation, and can even cause relationships to break.
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When bank robbers, kidnappers, and terrorists held someone hostage, the FBI called Chris Voss to negotiate their release. He and Amy discuss how to be a better communicator, how to prevent ego from ruining a deal, how to conquer the fear of negotiating, and much more
From a licensed therapist, here are five tips to help you when you need to ask others for help—whether it be from friends, family, or a health professional—and you don’t want to feel needy while doing so.
This story is about a mom and a step-dad who had argued a lot over a teenage daughter who was rude and home and unwilling to do her part. The step-dad shifted to using a non-defensive statement and got very different results.
Whether you said something out of anger and hurt your partner’s feelings or you completely forgot about a deadline for work, your next move is critical. So on today’s Friday Fix, I share the exact things you should say to increase the chances that your apology will be accepted.
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Celeste Headlee is a journalist, speaker, and co-host of Retro Report, a weekly series on PBS. Some of the things she talks about in this episode are how to hold difficult conversations with people, how to become better at making conversation, and how to deliver bad news effectively.