In a relationship, is excitement the same as drama?

This past week’s radio show topic was hope to keep a relationship “exciting.” One key question that came up during the discussion was whether excitement and drama are the same thing. We would love to hear your thoughts. Our conclusion? That the ends can justify the means. In other words, if during AND after the “drama”, you feel positive (vs negative, angry, sad or frustrated), then drama could create anticipation and excitement in a positive way in your relationship. After all, drama is not necessarily negative; if we’re technical about it, it can be anything that triggers a VERY emotional response. As long as it is consensual and the emotional response results in positive feelings for both parties in the relationship, why not?! On the other hand, if the drama results in anger, sadness and frustration, AND that’s most of the time. Negative results will most likely negatively impact your relationship.

Tell us…Do you enjoy drama in your relationship? What have you done/do you do to keep your relationship exciting?

Check out this week’s radio show for other ideas and thoughts on keeping a relationship (or a conversation) exciting AND positive…

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthyconversations/2011/08/25/healthy-conversations-8252011

Are men from Mars? Help us find out!

We would like to gather more information about men and their thoughts and ideas, likes and dislikes about dating and relationships. Would you like to provide your perspective? We would love to hear from you! Please fill out the following survey and give us your opinion – http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GGHXDPZ – we look forward to hearing from you!

Healthy Conversations Meetup (4/14): Ask Men Panel Discusssion

Is there something that just perplexes you about the opposite sex? Is there one thing you just can’t understand?

Well, to help you get answers, Healthy Conversations is hosting Ask Men, a panel discussion where eligible bachelors convene to answer all YOUR dating and relationship questions! No question is off limits!

Healthy Conversations is a collaborative project organized by Tanya Leake and Donald Gerard to encourage fun, healthy dialogue between Black men and women around issues of dating and relationships.

When: Thursday, April 14
What time: 7:30-9:30
Location: Mimosa Champagne Lounge, 2355 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Cost: FREE!

For more info about the meetup: http://www.meetup.com/healthyconversations

To hear recordings from our weekly radio show:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthyconversations

Join the conversation!
Tanya and Donald

NEW RADIO SHOW! Our topic today was “mixed messages”! Check it out!

Today, Donald and I discussed Part 1 of the topic of “mixed messages” on the Healthy Conversations radio show. We started out discussing the types of mixed messages (intentional and non-intentional) that are typically experienced between men and women. We then delve into a specific example of a common mixed message that men receive from women during dating…we even came up with a few practical suggestions for women in these situations…intrigued? Check out the radio show and let us know your thoughts!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthyconversations/2011/04/07/healthy-conversations-4711

Also, share your “mixed message” experiences with us and our audience so we can all benefit from the conversation! – Have you received mixed messages from a woman or man you are dating? Do you have a strategy that works to clear up the confusion of certain mixed messages?