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Learning this Stuff: Put ’em Up!

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on February 10, 2010 by Al TurtleJune 16, 2019  

A couple of days ago I got a note from a friend letting me in on her delight sharing the posters I have. Probably half a dozen times I have heard from people who used this method of learning the “wisdom” that I am passing on to you all.

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Posted in Main Page | Tagged boundary, dialogue, feelings, make sense, share | Leave a reply

To be Safe You Must Share

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on February 10, 2010 by Al TurtleJune 16, 2019 13

People still ask me, How much should I tell my partner? This paper and chart have had quite an impact on people. In some cases it has been "life changing" after one reading. That has surprised and pleased me.

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Posted in Communication, Diversity | Tagged affair, dialogue, mirroring, pulling, safety, share, trust, validation | 13 Replies

Vintage Love: What does it look like?

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on February 10, 2010 by Al TurtleJuly 11, 2013 1

I got this question, recently. Apparently in my Map of Relationships I have not described it enough. I guess I just referred to it as a "place" that people, all people want to go to. Well, ok, I'll share some thoughts on it.

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Posted in Diversity, Main Page, Map of Relationships, Reliable Membership | Tagged boundary, dialogue, master-slave, safety, share, trust, university of life, validation | 1 Reply

“Out of the Blue” means “Read the Tea Leaves”

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on February 10, 2010 by Al TurtleFebruary 10, 2019 37

So many times I've heard the phrase, "he/she did that out of the blue." I love the phrase. It seems so colorful. And also many people write me, and read my thoughts, about what to do when he/she leaves. Put these two issues together and I give you this article.

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Posted in Communication, Main Page, Map of Relationships, Reliable Membership | Tagged affair, dialogue, make sense, pulling, share, trust, validation | 37 Replies

Peace and Domestic Violence

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on February 10, 2010 by Al TurtleJune 16, 2019  

Recently I gave a 3–hour presentation at a conference on Domestic Violence. The title was "Remediating Bullies and Their Makers: A different look at Domestic Violence." Here is the background and one of the Powerpoint presentations.

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“Your Stuff is Never My Fault”

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on February 10, 2010 by Al TurtleNovember 22, 2019 2

When someone says, “I’m hurt” or “That upsets me,” or “I'm anxious,” what is a useful response? I find this is a central problem in the common co-dependency I see. Here are some ideas and links to deeper understanding.

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Posted in Boundaries, Main Page | Tagged boundary, dialogue, fault, feelings, mirroring, passivity, share | 2 Replies

It started with the word “Resentment”

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on February 10, 2010 by Al TurtleSeptember 25, 2012  

Written: Aug 4th, 2009. “I stumbled upon you site after googling resentment! After years of an emotional roller coaster marriage…things are finally making sense!”

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Current Violence: Take a look

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on February 10, 2010 by Al TurtleJuly 7, 2023 1

So I get to chat about the current spate of violence in the US and my thougths about its origins and its current manipulation in the media. If you are looking for solutions, I will have to think some more.

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When to Fold ’Em?

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on February 10, 2010 by Al TurtleOctober 16, 2018 245

“If my partner is moving away, is leaving me, when should I give up? How do I make that decision?” The decision you want is a) that your partner decides to come back toward you or b) that you reasonably get to stop waiting for them.

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Posted in Main Page | Tagged feelings, pulling | 245 Replies

A glass of wine with you?

September 28, 2009 by Al Turtle Posted in Drive Abouts Reply

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