Teaching through Emotions

Teaching through Emotions

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Valentine's Day Advent: Day 6

In which I share another great relationship skill

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Betsy Burris
Feb 09, 2026
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Welcome to the Monday before Valentine’s Day! I hope you’re enjoying these daily advent treats. Not just tasty but nutritious!

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Today’s skill is going to seem obvious to you. But

  • it might not be obvious how it relates to Gardens and conflict.

  • obvious or not, in my experience this skill is too rarely practiced.

But you can practice it! With your beloved. (And everybody else!)

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