I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who went into their marriage thinking, “Yeah maybe this will work, but if it doesn’t, no big deal.” All of us go in hoping and desiring the best for our life ahead with our partner. If you had to guess what is the number one marriage destroyer, what … Read more
You might have been wishing for an impromptu getaway or a relaxing “staycation,” either alone or with your partner, just a few weeks ago… Now, you’re either doing a happy dance or regretting that wish. I won’t make you answer which you relate to right now, but I’d like to offer some suggestions for leveraging … Read more
Maybe you’ve heard about or seen the TV show on CW called, “Cheaters”. If not, don’t worry: it’s exactly what you think. Although it’s no longer in production, “Cheaters” has produced 15 seasons worth of episodes since 2000. And despite the controversy over its authenticity, it’s all too real for those who know the intense … Read more
When researchers ask couples who have been married over 50 years, “How did you do it?” there are some common denominators in what these couples shared. You might think that their marital success is rooted in the profound and cerebral. Not really. Salt of the earth stuff, like picking your battles, finding a way to … Read more
This is not the warm fuzzy holiday blog post. January has a 300+ % spike in the divorce filings and inquiries over the previous four months. *If you are in a dangerous or abusive relationship, this post does not apply to you. Please seek professional support and help NOW. —————- I bet you’ve figured out … Read more
In relationships, we understand that opposites attract. We think, “Hey, you’re intriguing and interesting to me.” Then after we get to know each other, and have been together for a year or two- or get married- those opposites can attack! What was cute when we were dating may become caustic if we’re not careful. There … Read more
Who is the most likely candidate to become involved in an affair? I invite you to check out my latest blog entry for Marriage.com entitled “Three Be’s to Avoid Infidelity.” You might be surprised. There in the counseling session, Kim’s emotions ricocheted from hot anger to numb stupor to intense heartache as she poured out her … Read more
Renovations, whether they be on a home or on your heart, take time and a vision to see the finished product when it’s tough to keep going. Back in high school, I bought a used 1967 Ford Mustang. Hey, it was only a three speed with the smallest engine they made that year, a straight … Read more
In my counseling practice, I hear lots of folks who sheepishly explain what started the last argument that escalated into full blown anger. After the fact, they realize that mundane things like leaving on the lights, failing to pick up clothes off the floor, or forgetting to run an errand are not really huge deals … Read more
What if you downloaded an operating system to your new phone and it messed up your phone so bad you had to get another phone? So you get a second new phone and you load the same operating system as before to the new phone. Guess what? Surprise, it fries that phone too! Whoa, didn’t … Read more
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