If she is throwing tantrums when he tries to talk to her, then communication may not be possible. People don’t tend to listen once they go into “fight” mode.
Yes, he should absolutely make sure she understands that he is not happy with the arrangement, and apologize for not being as direct as possible in the past.…

I am more of a peace keeper personality and avoid conflict at all costs.

Then yes, nap on.

If you’re married and have kids, particularly young kids, I’m not even sure how you’d pull off napping in the middle of the day while watching what you want on TV.

I’m lucky in that I work downtown in NYC, and there’s plenty of streets for me to explore on my lunch break, so that’s helpful for this type of walking meditation.
Still, I get lost in my thoughts. But, those moments when I’m engaged with the environment outside of my thinking mind are wonderful moments. So, I can’t…

My favorite thing about Piazza was how his body was so still before delivering that incredible swing. And those Home Runs were a thing a beauty.

Some people who are insecure about themselves take to putting others down to prop themselves up. So, don’t take the judgments of others personally.
Instead imagine what they might be going through that lead them to attack you. It doesn’t justify their actions, but that way of thinking feels much better than getting…

This is helpful. Thanks.

My wife never lets me go to cocktail parties in my Vikings T-shirt.

I think you said it fine, but maybe more so in some of your responses to other replies to the post.
I think it comes across as narcissistic to some people because there are plenty of people who would rather other people “adjust” to them without reciprocating or changing anything about themselves. But as you know, if…

It would be nice if we all took a good honest look at ourselves and shared that info with the people close to us, rather than have them trying to guess, which usually doesn’t work out too well for anyone involved.

Great write up. Growing up it was always fun to contemplate how Vader became Vader, what the Clone Wars were, etc. So, I agree that the unanswered questions are part of what made the original trilogy so enjoyable.
And although I was excited about the prequels (definitely not so much now), and I’m definitely very…

How are Anniversary flowers considered surprise flowers? I thought those were mandatory flowers.

Happiness only exists because there is an opposite emotional state. And if you’re too attached to happiness it will be harder to deal with the lows in your life because of your aversion to it.
It might sound depressing to some, but the best way to live is to not have big expectations, deal with things as they come,…

I meditate with eyes closed, but I like the idea of using a flame from a candle. I might try that one out.

Hard to measure, but I tend to agree that religion, overall does more harm than good. Still, I think don’t take issue with “prayer.” Maybe I’m wrong, but I don’t think everyone who prays is looking for magic to happen. And even if they are, what’s really happening is that they are flexing their compassion muscles and…

As an atheist I don’t have a problem with the word “prayers.” It’s not much different than “thoughts.” One definition is “an earnest hope or wish.” I think as long as the intentions are rooted in compassion, there probably isn’t a need to focus so much on what words are used, as long as they are positive, and don’t…

They can eat all the things that are not turkey, which heavily outweigh the one thing that is turkey.

I wear the same jeans every day for a week straight before I wash them. As long as they don’t feel gross or smell, I say party on.

I think what he’s really saying is that he didn’t go to a Nets or Jets game.