Staying on Your Side of the Street
Healthy relationships thrive when we set emotional boundaries, practice self-awareness, and take personal responsibility for our feelings. This approach, often called staying on your side of the street, is a powerful way to improve communication skills, reduce conflict, and foster deeper connection. Inspired by Brené Brown’s boundary work and Nonviolent Communication principles, this method helps you manage your own emotions while respecting others.
Increase Emotional Closeness in Your Relationship
If you’ve ever felt like you and your partner are “ships passing in the night,” you’re not alone. Life’s demands can easily erode the emotional connection that keeps relationships thriving. Emotional closeness grows through open communication, shared experiences, and mutual appreciation, and even small daily habits like setting aside a few minutes to talk without distractions or greeting each other with a genuine, 6-second hug can make a lasting difference.