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Gertrude Stein and Ernest Hemingway’s Friendship

What was the relationship between Gertrude Stein and Ernest Hemingway? What did Hemingway think of Stein? Why did their friendship come to an end? In his memoir A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway described his friendship with the writer Gertrude Stein. He and his wife Hadley would often visit each other’s houses and discuss topics such as writing and social issues. However, Hemingway and Stein ended up falling out. Here goes the story of Gertrude Stein and Ernest Hemingway’s relationship.

The Lost Generation: Ernest Hemingway’s Friends

Who were Ernest Hemingway’s friends in Paris? What was his relationship like with each of these people? In his memoir, Ernest Hemingway describes the friends and acquaintances he made while living in Paris in the 1920s. He knew many of the famous writers and poets in the area which Gertrude Stein nicknamed the “Lost Generation.” The following recollections are taken from his memoir A Moveable Feast.

How to Feel Secure (and Why It’s the Key to Happiness)

Do you want to learn how to feel secure? Why is feeling secure key to finding happiness? What steps can you take to feel more secure in your life? According to Steve Peters, author of The Chimp Paradox, the key to understanding how to feel secure is to confront your fears about risk. Another tip that helps is to understand the rules and expectations of your current “realm.” Ultimately, this can help your inner emotional Chimp to feel more secure and happy. Keep reading to learn how to feel secure with the following advice.

Your Chimp Troop (and Why You Need One)

Why do you need a chimp troop? How can belonging to one improve your health and happiness? How can you choose group members successfully? Your chimp troop is a small group of people who support you and provide companionship. Your inner Chimp wants to belong to a troop, but it can sometimes choose the wrong one. In his book The Chimp Paradox, Steve Peters tells you how to pick your troop and the qualities to look out for. Read on to discover more about your chimp troop and chimp management.

The 9 Best Tips for How to Avoid Conflict

Do you want to know how to avoid conflict? How can you improve the way you express yourself in conversations? What does body language have to do with preventing conflict? In The Chimp Paradox, Steve Peters offers advice about how to avoid conflict and improve relationships. He advises that you should manage your own emotional reactions, making sure that you don’t escalate the situation into conflict. Rather than acting emotionally, you should step back and assess the conversation rationally. Read on to find out how to avoid conflict and improve your communication skills.

Assertive and Aggressive: Know the Difference

What is the difference between assertive and aggressive communication? What can you do to avoid being aggressive? How can this help you to avoid conflict? The difference between assertive and aggressive communication is whether you are in control of your emotions. Another key difference between assertive and aggressive communication is how you present your message. In The Chimp Paradox, Steve Peters says that aggressive behavior is caused by your emotional inner Chimp taking over. Read on to find out the key differences between assertive and aggressive communication and what this has to do with your inner Chimp.

The Key to Cooperative Relationships: Remove Bias

How do you get people from vastly different walks of life to cooperate with one another? What do you think is the main barrier to interpersonal cooperation? How can it be overcome? According to the Arbinger Institute, the key to effective cooperation is for all the involved parties to adopt the cooperative mindset. The Institute asserts that once you’re able to embody the cooperative mindset by removing your biases, focusing on seeing others as people, and acting according to your conscience, cooperation will come naturally. In this article, we’ll discuss how to encourage others to leave their biases behind and

Cooperative Conflict Resolution: Avoid These 4 Biases

What causes conflict? What is the role of cooperation in conflict resolution? According to the Arbinger Institute, conflict arises when one or both of the parties harbor one or more of the four biases: 1) the superiority bias, 2) the entitlement bias, 3) the performative bias, and 4) the inferiority bias. Cooperative conflict resolution is only possible when both parties recognize they are biased and are willing to work through their biases. In this article, we’ll explore how to recognize when we’re biased, how to remove that bias, and how to cultivate a cooperative mindset.

Sexual Flow: Sexuality as Optimal Experience

Can you reach the flow state through sex? What are some things you can do to promote sexual flow? It is well-known that movements such as dance, martial arts, and yoga can promote flow, but many people don’t know that you can achieve sexual flow as well. This may be in the form of physical sex, romance, or other sensual activities such as dance and yoga. Keep reading to see what Csikszentmihalyi has to say about sexual flow.

Approaching Conflict: Are You Making These Mistakes?

Are you the kind of person who often gets into high-conflict situations? Does conflict with one person tend to spill into your other relationships? What’s your way of approaching conflict? Being able to manage conflict efficiently and effectively is critical. Very quickly, a conflict can begin affecting more than the relationship in question. It can get in the way of your work and it put a strain on your other connections. In this article, we’ll take a look at two main mistakes most of us make when approaching conflict.