Compatibility of Motivation in Relationships

Have you every thought about how a partner or potential partner’s motivation might be incompatible with your own?  It may be something you want to consider when thinking about a partner or potential partner. Scientists have studied motivation for many, many years.  Freud thought in terms of human “drives”.  Maslow, Murray, and others researched human [...]


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Relationships and Expectations During the Holidays

The holiday season offers challenges to all relationships.  One area of challenge is expectations–your own as well as the expectations of your romantic partner. Being clear about your own expectations, managing the major expectations of your partner, and helping your partner to manage his or her other expectations are strategies for surviving the holidays without [...]


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