Sentences with phrase «awkward relationship with»

The field of Gestalt therapy currently was currently experiencing a rather awkward relationship with what we could term «mainstream psychotherapy».

From me: Throughout Paige's childhood, she struggled with feelings of loss, establishing her identity, and tiptoeing through an awkward relationship with her father.

Not to mention her best friend has moved, leaving Virginia to navigate an awkward relationship with a boy alone.

(Given de Blasio's standing at the moment with the State Senate — to say nothing of his awkward relationship with the governor — it's not clear the mayor's support would be of much use anyway.)

The Queen's decision to attend, despite her awkward relationship with Thatcherism - and, according to some accounts, with Thatcher herself - gives the firm stamp of establishment approval.

Obviously, he is then in an awkward relationship with the institution, and there are a number of ways that can be handled.

Spicer's tenure was marred by controversy and a sometimes awkward relationship with the president.

Not exact matches

And if you spend a week building a relationship with a new customer, it can be a little awkward to suddenly turn around and demand they pay an overdue invoice.

In those rare situations, a candidate may find themselves talking about something awkward, like their relationship with their father.

But Begelman says Bisnow found its journalists were too busy to focus on conferences, and they have complex relationships with their sources, making speaking requests awkward.

Yet this obsession with greatness and number - one - ness, whether of individuals, nations or civilizations, has always stood in a rather awkward relationship to the biblical tradition — however much Christendom has failed to sense the awkwardness.

Pastors, I know many of you are struggling with how to shepherd a politically diverse community through these tumultuous times, but please know those relationships you're navigating one visit, one meal, and one awkward coffee hour at a time matter more than any political speech delivered by a celebrity.

We've been wired to take relationships so seriously that an innocent interaction with the opposite sex can end up being just plain awkward.

Why can't we listen to, meet the needs of, and build relationships with the traditional, the awkward, or the uncool?

So I bring treats to people with whom I have a semi-formal relationship; that perfect space often created by the mutual exchange of goods and services, where said person can be certain I'm not a homicidal sociopath attempting to poison them, but knows that it would be rude and awkward to said relationship to refuse.

It's a simple idea, but can really help awkward grandparents begin to build a relationship with their grandchildren on the grandchild's terms.

So how does a woman - with no post-secondary education in science - even attempt to engage an OB with the «right questions» and «build a relationship» over a few awkward 7 - 10 minute visits, many with her legs spread open?

If you're pre-primary and you have opposition, it might be very awkward to have any official or extensive relationship with the local party.

«Balls has shown himself to be less than suited to the top job: his public speaking is derided as «dull», his slightly awkward manner as «charmless», and he has many enemies within the party, precisely because of his relationship with the PM.»

The most common however are manifestations such as an inability to feel love and compassion, an inability to open up and be vulnerable with others in a loving relationship, being socially awkward, holding contempt for yourself and others, shyness, bitterness and lack of trust for anyone but yourself.

How can you turn an awkward first date with the man of your dreams into the relationship you.

You might love a photograph of yourself with an ex, but it can be awkward if you've posted a photo of someone you used to be in a relationship with as your cover photo.

We are stuck dealing with the most complex, dynamic relationship situations by applying clunky and awkward dating categories that are entirely unique to a historical setting at least 50 years ago in our small subculture...»

One's blueprint for love is written long before awkward pre-teen hand - holding and tentative first dates because a child's first and most important relationship is with his or her parents.

It does away with the awkward moments that we have all experienced when dating in person and that can destroy a relationship before it even begins.

Many people feel uncomfortable or even awkward at the though of having a relationship with someone much older or younger than they are.

I am a somewhat socially awkward geek / gamer / otaku looking for a casual relationship or just someone to hang out with until I go to university.

But with sugar relationships this isn't just awkward.

Another problem with dating a close friend is that you might spend a lot of time with mutual friends, which could become awkward if the relationship doesn't last.

We in russ-love.com understand the difficulty of getting into relationships with foreign women, especially online dating first — the embarrassing first dates, the awkward phone conversations, the clumsy emails and all the other fear - induced activities involved in making a connection.

TV «Big Bang Theory» Stars Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki Recall Awkward Dating Story at First Comic - Con The actress opens up for the first time about her relationship with Johnny Galecki

The brother's newfound sense of purpose with his Comic - Con - obsessed neighbor (Ashley Greene) proves to be awkward, especially when their relationship blooms at the apex of the most heart - bending moment of the film.

Submarine is a Welsh film that director Richard Ayoade adapted a screenplay based off the novel by the same name, about an awkward teenage boy and his first real relationship with a girlfriend.

80:00: This movie rushes the Wayne / Vale relationship, which feels all the more awkward considering where Batman Returns (1992) goes with it: nowhere.

, That Awkward Moment stars Zac Efron, Miles Teller, and Michael B. Jordan as best friends trying to help each other cope with their relationships with the opposite sex.

Meanwhile, Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll) tries to convince Andy (Chris Bauer) she's desperate to atone for her past mistakes; Bill (Stephen Moyer) recalls his pre-Civil War life; Jason (Ryan Kwanten) has an awkward reunion with an old friend; Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) helps Lettie Mae (Adina Porter) resolve her tumultuous relationship with Tara (Rutine Wesley); and Pam (Kristin Bauer Van Straten) searches the globe for Eric (Alexander Skarsgård)-- assuming he's still alive!

When his shepherding of Cushman hits an unexpected snag, it costs Jerry his relationship with hard - as - nails NFL publicist Avery Bishop (Kelly Preston) and opens the door to the awkward but inevitable courtship of Dorothy, whose young son Ray (Jonathan Lipnicki) has taken an immediate liking to the agent — who is surprised and touched by his own seemingly endless tolerance for the tyke.

Lighter than some of Denis's work, but still extremely thoughtful, it offers a brisk walk through an awkward blue period in the life of a middle - aged French artist, Isabelle (Binoche), and the relationships with various men in her life, including an unreliable banker (Xavier Beauvois, delightfully obnoxious) and a sweet but immature younger actor (Nicolas Duvauchelle).

Example: In an amusingly awkward restaurant sequence, bringing together Deanna with her best friend (Rudolph), the college boy Deanna met at a frat party (Luke Benward, sweetly smitten) and various other characters, there's an outrageous relationship reveal that works like crazy with an audience.

Writer / director Tom Gormican's upcoming R - rated romantic comedy THAT AWKWARD MOMENT follows three young adult males, played by Zac Efron, Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan, who struggle to define and understand their relationships with the opposite sex.

He's physically awkward, he's socially awkward and his 10 - year relationship with his blind girlfriend (Judy Greer) is unraveling.

The awkward beginning to their relationship will eventually lead the two of them through a totally new story with mutually beneficial results.

Hannah's journey from graduate student to substitute grade - school teacher is laughable; Marnie's awkward partnership with new boyfriend Desi (Ebon Moss - Bachrach) is even more groan - worthy than her past relationships; Jessa is still a complete waste of space; and Shoshanna (perhaps the most realistic of the group) is vastly underutilized.

«In relationship movies, you're usually expecting a really sparkly, Julia Roberts-esque female lead, but this character makes mistakes and she's sometimes awkward in the way she interacts with people and has sex.»

In between awkward conversations about the future of his relationship with Haley, Nic discovers the whereabouts of Nomad, a mysterious hacker who nearly got him and Jonah expelled.

By diverting attention from the religious entente to the emotional affinity between the protagonists, tenuously held together by strained relationships with their children, Captive places a befuddled and detached leading cast in an awkward position, unable to discern the characters» psychology and grasp the gravity of their spiritual transformation.

Bringing toys for his kids and admiring Shell's hand - me - down clothes, Shell and Hugh's conversations are endearingly awkward, a strange non-romance that could easily make up a whole film on its own.That's where Graham's power lies: building believable relationships with a natural cast.

With much of Season 3 being devoted to J.D. and Elliot's obstacle - filled path to love, it makes sense that things are awkward between the pair following the abrupt derailment of their relationship.

Also, Nate creates some awkward moments as he tries to rekindle his relationship with Dorothy.

The stilted father - son relationship is on display early on; from the reveal that Atreus had only ever been hunting with his mother but never his father to a poignantly awkward moment where a shook Atreus is at a loss for words and Kratos is unable to even minimally comfort his son by placing a hand on Atreus» shoulder.