1st Edition - Avenue of Authenticity

 

Welcome to Avenue of Authenticity. I’d like to thank all of you who participated in this month’s carnival and look forward to many more.

This edition explores the following topics:  Do you know how to be intimate? Do you have a healthy relationship? Can you recognize the signs of a dysfunctional relationship?  Do you know how to listen and be non-judgemental?  Can you be friends as well as lovers?  Can your relationship survive an affair?  Are you compassionate and supportive?

Dr. Lorraine Cohen presents How You Can Support Someone With Compassionate Detachment

posted at Powerfull Living.   Supporting people through compassionate detachment is a loving way to be of service to them. Learn why.

Kim Wiederholt presents 7 Red Flags You Should Not Ignore In a Relationship posted at cafeGAB.  Learning to identify - and not ignore - the red flags in a relationship is the best way to avoid disappointment and heartbreak.

Chris Edgar presents Assumption-Free Conversation posted at Purpose Power Coaching.   Chris says, “I've found that a great way to deeply connect with people is to refuse to make assumptions about the way they experience the world. As I describe in this article, I ask them about their experience of life—their emotions, aspirations, defining moments, and so forth. When we give up our assumptions about how others see the world, and actually start asking them about their experience, we can interact with them on a more profound level than we may have explored before.”

Kathleen Gage presents Can you avoid complaining for 24 hours? posted at Daily Awareness.  Kathleen says, “Being driven by traditional definitions, we can often lose site of the spiritual aspects of achievement. Things such as joy, happiness, love, doing for others, being in service and looking at what is right rather than what is wrong in any given situation. Often when we talk of achievement we equate it with outward evidence such as awards, money, fame, recognition and status. In reality, you can have all of that but if you do not feel complete inside, what do you really have? Learn a simple strategy to bring more completeness to your life."

Is your lover your best friend? Learn why friendships are the hardest relationships to maintain.  Grace presents The hardest relationship posted at Face to the Sun.

"When neediness rears its ugly head, it can cause people to run the other direction.  Love based on neediness usually doesn't come from a healthy place and can often lead to behavior that ends up smothering relationship. "  Anand presents Neediness in Relationships posted at Anand Dhillon's Self-Help Blog.

"Somewhere out there in the world is the perfect person for you. Someone who will love you unconditionally, and meet all your needs, and shower you with love. Are you ready to meet that person?" Kara-Leah Grant presents How to find true love | Prana Flow NZ posted at Prana Flow NZ.

Learn why some people choose divorce after infidelity.  Surviving infidelity presents Why Some People Choose Divorce After Infidelity posted at Infidelity.

"Fighting is not a bad thing. It can bring a couple closer together if both the head and heart are engaged. If you work at it, conflict can keep your relationship intact and help it grow stronger. And then you both win." Grace presents Obliterate these 8 myths of fighting fair posted at Face to the Sun

Submit your blog article to the next edition of avenue of authenticity using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Comments

[Lorraine Cohen]

Many thanks for the inclusion Chandra

Congratulations in the 1st edition!

Cheers,
Lorraine

[Kim Wiederholt]

Chandra,

Thank you for featuring cafeGAB and “7 Red Flags…” in your 1st edition Avenue of Authenticity. You compiled such a terrific collection of insightful blogs and I truly appreciate being included in such company. I look forward to many more Avenue of Authenticity blog carnivals to come!

-Kim Wiederholt

[Maia Berens]

Thanks for all these tips and links to valuable information about healthy relationships.

[Chandra Alexander, MSW]

To Lorraine, Kim and Maia - Thanks for the supportive comments and your participation in the carnival. Looking forward to a second edition and hope to hear from you again.

[Jenni]

I have been reading your blog, since I ran across it at another site, liked it there, and subscribed to your blog. So much of what I have been reading resonates with me, so I enjoy reading them, and your sound advice that comes with your posts too. Thanks.

[Chandra Alexander, MSW]

Hi Jenni - Thanks for checking-in and for the comment. I am glad there is a resonance...since we are all in this together. Sending my best, Chandra

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[Chandra Alexander]

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