relationships

What factors make some topics so hard to discuss?  Do you get frustrated when you try to make improvements and you just get resistance to any new ideas? Are you tired of starting a conversation and having it turn into a fight?

What can make for tough conversations? Talking to your elderly parents or spouse about needing more help in the home? Talking about long term financial needs with your siblings when one parent has medical issues? Starting to discuss what will happen when aging parents are not safe at home?  read more »

Personal boundaries are those invisible limits that you set around your life to allow good things in and keep you out of harmful situations. I consider boundaries as landmarks that mark my comfort zone in many situations. For many years I was a "yes person". I would agree to take on any project and fix any situation for others with no regard for how that affected my energy levels. Then I moved to the other extreme and became a "no person" to any request.  read more »

When I talk to my parents and inquire about how they are doing in general or in any specific area: the answer is always "We are fine, just fine." What I observe when I am with them is the difference of how they move or operate now compared to previous years. I see a big difference. Is this "fine" because they really think everything is OK or because they have accepted the changes and I have not?  read more »