How the Play Between Words and Feelings Affects Your Relationships

How to Stop Playing the Blame Game and Actually Feel Peaceful

MAUDE: I experienced a close friend engaging in the blame game this last week, and it was such a strong experience that it made me want to write about it here. My friend seemed to be walking around drowning in … How to Stop Playing the Blame Game and Actually Feel Peaceful Read More » [https://philandmaude.com/how-to-stop-playing-the-blame-game-and-actually-feel-peaceful/]

How the Play Between Words and Feelings Affects Your Relationships

PHIL: Besides writing with Maude, I also write independently on Substack. Maude is away on a trip for a few weeks, so I want to describe some ideas of mine and explain how they apply to relationships. I’ve been thinking … How the Play Between Words and Feelings Affects Your Relationships Read More » [https://philandmaude.com/how-the-play-between-words-and-feelings-affects-your-relationships/]

The Pleasures and Importance of Shared Experience in Your Relationships

MAUDE: Phil is always saying that “we are a social species, and connection is a deep need we all have.” One of the ways that we achieve this in our various relationships is by sharing our experiences. This generally happens … The Pleasures and Importance of Shared Experience in Your Relationships Read More » [https://philandmaude.com/the-pleasures-and-importance-of-shared-experience-in-your-relationships/]

Are You Emotionally Present in Your Relationships or Just Not There?

MAUDE: Last night, as we were talking about what we want to write a post about, a way of being present came up, and here we are with the post that grew out of that conversation. After an evening jamming … Are You Emotionally Present in Your Relationships or Just Not There? Read More » [https://philandmaude.com/are-you-emotionally-present-in-your-relationships-or-just-not-there/]

How Radical Non-Interference Makes Our Relationship Feel So Peaceful

MAUDE: I’m going to give you an update on the birthday plans I shared in July of 2025. You might be wondering what that has to do with peaceful relationships. Well, my experiences around this have given me lots of … How Radical Non-Interference Makes Our Relationship Feel So Peaceful Read More » [https://philandmaude.com/how-radical-non-interference-makes-our-relationship-feel-so-peaceful/]