I have had many couples in my office wonder this very thing. Why are they in constant conflict? Why do they seem to argue non-stop? Why do they leave for work day after day, angry at their spouse? Why do they disagree about seemingly everything? What happened to this relationship that began with so much…
DetailsDo you remember the first date you had with your spouse? Now I know that in this day and time with long distance internet dating there may be some strange stories out there around first dates. But for most people, the first date was good enough to led to another and then another – then…
DetailsHow often have you felt this way? You say or do something and immediately feels as though your partner jumps down your throat, assuming the worst? For example, your mate has been talking about her desire to shed a few pounds and get back to regular exercising. Her birthday comes along and you buy her…
DetailsOh the things that we stumble onto when we are cleaning out. A couple of weeks ago I was going through some old books when I came across a grocery store coupon that was inside one of them. All I can figure is that at some point in time, when I was reading it, I…
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I love the Progressive commercials with Dr. Rick who tries to keep his clients from becoming their parents. In one commercial he plays a voicemail that someone named Julie left for him. Then he asks the group what Julie did wrong. While they answer with a variety of suggestions, he states that she didn’t even…
DetailsNow you may read that title and think, “Well, it sure isn’t her,” or “I let him think he is.” The reality is this – most of us don’t like to be told what to do. While we may like to be in control, rarely do we like to be controlled. I sat with a…
DetailsRobin Roberts, the anchor for Good Morning America, recently returned to work after battling a life-threatening blood disease. She endured chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant, and months in the hospital and then isolation at home. She speaks with great respect about her doctor and his great care for her that included his tears but also…
DetailsNow I have seen people who have some very strange relatives who just might agree that the cat is the most important member of their family. Actually, my mom could be one of them. But what lengths would people go to for their cat? Troy, a Silicon Valley resident, recently moved when his daughter went…
DetailsAs you read the title of today’s thoughts, and you begin to consider “who is in charge,” you may find your mind jumping to one of two places – either “he or she is,” or “I am.” But therein may be the problem. In his book Kingdom Man, Dr. Tony Evans tells of the impact…
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Many, if not most people, seem to find a mate that is different than they are. They may have qualities that are completely opposite of their own, which is no surprise. You see, we are frequently attracted to what we don’t have. For example, a person who is an introvert may be attracted to a…
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