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All Emotional Intelligence & Fitness Leadership and Business Love, Marriage, and Relationships Parents: Permission to Be Imperfect Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective Communication & Interpersonal Skills Habits for Health Heartmanity Webinars, Classes, and Events Filters ## [*How to Successfully Budget as a Couple and Create a Team*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-successfully-budget-as-a-couple-and-create-a-team) September 14, 2021 [![How to Successfully Budget as a Couple and Create a Team](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Yes-we-have-finished-paying-the-bills-1328622472_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Yes-we-have-finished-paying-the-bills-1328622472_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-successfully-budget-as-a-couple-and-create-a-team) A happily-ever-after Hollywood storyline is often depicted as the ultimate relationship, but in real life, creating a long-lasting and thriving relationship takes work—and there are bumps along the way. With the many wonderful experiences, you’ll most likely also face a few tough situations. One of these challenges is commonly centered around finances. When working with couples, finances and spending habits are at the top of the list of disagreements and conflicts. One partner is a spender, and the other is a saver. One is a generous giver, and the other is frugal. And sometimes, one partner \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-successfully-budget-as-a-couple-and-create-a-team) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships), [Communication & Interpersonal Skills](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*The Upsides of Gaming: 4 Benefits and Ways Gaming Promotes Community*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/the-upsides-of-gaming-4-benefits-and-ways-gaming-promotes-community) August 26, 2021 [![The Upsides of Gaming: 4 Benefits and Ways Gaming Promotes Community](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Our-victory-922604324_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Our-victory-922604324_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/the-upsides-of-gaming-4-benefits-and-ways-gaming-promotes-community) When we think of the typical gamer, a few images come to mind. One is the idea of a loner spending most of their time glued to a computer or television screen. For years, gaming has been synonymous with a lonely lifestyle. Due to this perception, it has been a wary road for parents, especially when it comes to teaching their children how to socialize during their formative childhood years. *Estimated reading time: 3 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/the-upsides-of-gaming-4-benefits-and-ways-gaming-promotes-community) Posted in [Communication & Interpersonal Skills](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*How to Set Firm, Loving, and Healthy Boundaries with Family*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-set-firm-loving-and-healthy-boundaries-with-family) June 29, 2021 [![How to Set Firm, Loving, and Healthy Boundaries with Family](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Happy-men-talking-while-preparing-barbecue-for-his-family-in-the-backyard.-1096861888_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Happy-men-talking-while-preparing-barbecue-for-his-family-in-the-backyard.-1096861888_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-set-firm-loving-and-healthy-boundaries-with-family) In many families, unfortunately, a lack of boundaries is the norm. In many cases, these types of families are idealized as “tight-knit” in television shows and movies. But an overbearing mother insinuating that it’s time to provide her with grandchildren, or a sibling who wants to spend all your free time together (and gets upset when you go out with friends), can be more than characters on-screen. For many people, it is their reality and disrespected boundaries strain relationships. *Estimated reading time: 4 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-set-firm-loving-and-healthy-boundaries-with-family) Posted in [Communication & Interpersonal Skills](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills), [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*How to Improve Communication to Create a Drama-Free Marriage*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-improve-communication-to-create-a-drama-free-marriage) June 21, 2021 [![How to Improve Communication to Create a Drama-Free Marriage](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/I-cant-believe-he-said-that-684876244_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=I-cant-believe-he-said-that-684876244_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-improve-communication-to-create-a-drama-free-marriage) Does your partner ever [accuse you of flirting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-understand-and-overcome-jealousy) with others when there is no evidence to support it? Or [go along with](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-being-compliant-and-a-people-pleaser-destroys-marriages) anything you say, only to resent you for it later? Or are you avoiding necessary but difficult conversations with each other? Relationship drama can be a huge emotional drain, stealing our loving feelings and what could be romantic moments. *Estimated reading time: 4 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-improve-communication-to-create-a-drama-free-marriage) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships), [Communication & Interpersonal Skills](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Stop Gossip When a Person Is Talking Bad About Someone with These Simple Steps*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/stop-gossip-when-a-person-is-talking-bad-about-someone-with-these-simple-steps) May 26, 2021 [![Stop Gossip When a Person Is Talking Bad About Someone with These Simple Steps](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mature-women-talking-at-sidewalk-cafe-1125961637_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Mature-women-talking-at-sidewalk-cafe-1125961637_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/stop-gossip-when-a-person-is-talking-bad-about-someone-with-these-simple-steps) Gossip. Backbiting. Complaining. Years ago, when a friend and I would meet for lunch, somehow, it invariably turned into a meal of complaints or a conversation orbiting around the critique of others. I’d walk away from the luncheon splattered with the emotional mud of gossip, feeling disappointed and reticent to get together in the future. It could be months before we got together again, partly because of the heavy feeling in my heart. *Estimated reading time: 6 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/stop-gossip-when-a-person-is-talking-bad-about-someone-with-these-simple-steps) Posted in [Communication & Interpersonal Skills](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills), [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*How to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Spouse—Successfully!*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-with-your-spouse-successfully) December 08, 2020 [![How to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Spouse—Successfully!](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LOVE%20sign%20with%20lights_AdobeStock_238736500Compressed-thumb.jpeg?width=600&name=LOVE%20sign%20with%20lights_AdobeStock_238736500Compressed-thumb.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-with-your-spouse-successfully) In love and marriage, we often hold back from being fully honest with our partner, even when it’s important. Maybe we’re afraid that we’ll hurt their feelings, or we’re fearful of their reaction. Or perhaps we think they’ll feel like we’re criticizing them. However, we may also hold on to resentment or anger toward them until it spills over to spoil our fun or warps our everyday interactions.  *Estimated reading time: 4 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-with-your-spouse-successfully) Posted in [Love, Marriage, and Relationships](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/love-marriage-and-relationships), [Communication & Interpersonal Skills](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*The Most Grievous Mistake in Communication*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/the-most-grievous-mistake-in-communication) November 12, 2019 [![The Most Grievous Mistake in Communication](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Strategizing-w-Arrows_AdobeStock_80051893-compressor.jpeg?width=600&name=Strategizing-w-Arrows_AdobeStock_80051893-compressor.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/the-most-grievous-mistake-in-communication) To communicate, or to commune using its Greek root, is at the core of all relationships, teams, and communities. Without communication, there is no bridge from each person's private universe to another person. However, finding our way through the mazes created by our unique experiences, thoughts, emotions, [biases](https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-cognitive-bias-2794963) (over one hundred!), assumptions, and beliefs is a feat in and of itself. Every day, life presents us with a daily puzzle: to understand and connect with ourselves, and then to others. *Estimated reading time: 5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/the-most-grievous-mistake-in-communication) Posted in [Business and Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/business-and-leadership), [Communication & Interpersonal Skills](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Look What You Made Me Do! How to Avoid the Blame Game*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/look-what-you-made-me-do-how-to-avoid-the-blame-game) July 16, 2019 [![Look What You Made Me Do! How to Avoid the Blame Game](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Busy-managers-discussing-plan-915049360_2125x1416-compressor.jpeg?width=600&name=Busy-managers-discussing-plan-915049360_2125x1416-compressor.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/look-what-you-made-me-do-how-to-avoid-the-blame-game) Blaming is a common reaction. The blame game used to be one of my primary arsenals. Years ago, whenever I felt overwhelmed, I blamed the dog, my kids, or even the chair in the way when stubbing my toe. Anything in earshot received a rant of blame. "Look what *you* made me do!" Hmm. Does anyone or anything really *make* us do anything? *Estimated reading time: 5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/look-what-you-made-me-do-how-to-avoid-the-blame-game) Posted in [Communication & Interpersonal Skills](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills), [Emotional Intelligence](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Why Is Communication Important in the Workplace?*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/why-is-communication-important-in-the-workplace) June 13, 2019 [![Why Is Communication Important in the Workplace?](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Theyve-got-some-big-plans-in-the-pipeline-964718908_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Theyve-got-some-big-plans-in-the-pipeline-964718908_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/why-is-communication-important-in-the-workplace) Do you find yourself having to repeat a little too often in the workplace, “Remember, we discussed that in our meeting on Monday”? Or someone’s memory of an interaction is totally different from yours. If so, poor communication could be the culprit. Effective communication is a two-way street, not a cul-de-sac. It’s about connecting. Talking *with* someone is different from talking *at* someone or quick instructions as you fly out the door for a meeting. Many people, especially executives, feel they communicate clearly but then get frustrated by having to repeat themselves or not achieving the \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/why-is-communication-important-in-the-workplace) Posted in [Business and Leadership](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/business-and-leadership), [Communication & Interpersonal Skills](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Love Has No Labels: Breaking Down the Walls of Bias and Prejudice*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/love-has-no-labels-breaking-down-the-walls-of-bias-and-prejudice) February 13, 2018 [![Love Has No Labels: Breaking Down the Walls of Bias and Prejudice](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LoveHasNoLabels%20shutterstock_625266737.jpg?width=600&name=LoveHasNoLabels%20shutterstock_625266737.jpg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/love-has-no-labels-breaking-down-the-walls-of-bias-and-prejudice) Now more than ever, we need compassion and acceptance of diversity and personal choices that we may not agree with. Maybe you’ve seen the Love Has No Labels images? A white square superimposed over a picture of your friend, mom, coworker, or an NFL quarterback, celebrity, or news anchor. Inside the box, this phrase: “love has no labels.” This campaign—though “campaign” can’t really capture its essence—spread fast.*Estimated reading time: 3 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/love-has-no-labels-breaking-down-the-walls-of-bias-and-prejudice) Posted in [Communication & Interpersonal Skills](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills), [Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/brain-fitness-mindfulness-and-perspective) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn [« More Great Content Here](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills/page/3) [Newer »](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/communication-interpersonal-skills/page/1) ### Free Newsletter! 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