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THIS WEEK'S RELATIONSHIP TIP

The "Grinch Who Stole Valentine's Day"

You may remember Dr. Seuss's Grinch, and how he stole Christmas. You may wonder why bring up the Grinch in February, weeks after that particular holiday? In the book, the Grinch discovers that it is the spirit of the holiday endures, not the things of the holiday. He can steal the material objects but not the spirit. His wonderful change occurs when he realizes this and realizes the spirit is infinitely shareable while the objects are very finite. In therapist terms, the “process” (the spirit) endures even when the “content” (material objects) changes.

So when I talk about being the “Grinch who stole Valentine’s Day,” in the video here, I am hoping to inspire you to change your focus from the objects or events we all think of as February 14th approaches. Instead, why not focus on the spirit of the holiday? The spirit is about connecting with loved ones with a little extra intensity, a little extra appreciation, a little extra fun. And for healthier, more enjoyable relationships, challenge yourself to bring that spirit to as many days of your year as you can.

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