Ilana Brown

Are you a Good Listener

I came across a little cartoon the other day, you can peek at it here: http://plumlococomic.blogspot.com/2012/05/sat-eve-post-cartoons-roy-delgado.html#linksIt made me laugh for a second… and then wince in recognition.Because like most good cartoons, it exaggerates what’s true:we think we’re listening, but most of the time we’re either distracted, planning our response, rehearsing our defense, or waiting for our turn. And that got me thinking […]

Relationship Blogs

How do I know if I should continue to date?

The After Date Checklist This checklist is helpful to determine the next steps with this relationship. It should help clarify how you enjoyed and what you learned and if you gave it your best shot. If you did all these things and feel there is potential and more to explore, it’s a yes. If you did all these things and really don’t feel […]

Relationship Blogs

How to be likable and is it important?

Being likable when we date or build relationships is a crucial skill to build and internalize. The more we can question and confirm our own likability, both to ourselves and others, the greater success we will have in building and maintaining successful and real relationships. These ideas come from a very old yet very current and important concept that I […]

Relationship Blogs

The guide to happy and peaceful relationships

(even when they don’t feel that way) When two people are in any type of relationship, family, friendships and even at work, usually there will be moments of conflict and they will see situations from very different perspectives or have different needs. The situation can often feel personal and sensitive and a person feels misunderstood, hurt, or disappointed and there […]