Most of us, at one time or another, have been in situations when we were angry, frustrated, or perhaps disappointed in our mate. This is normal. But the question then is, what do you do with those emotions? Some might answer, “Well, I go somewhere quiet and decompress.” “I reflect on what happened to see…
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I recently sat with a couple who was struggling to find anything in common. They have been married for a number of years, have a couple of children, but see each other as complete strangers. When I inquired as to what they had in common when they were dating, the responded with, “Our dating was…
Details“Well, that’s a silly question – of course I do. It’s everyone else that doesn’t.” OK – if we are honest, we will readily admit that we are far from having it “all together.” And yet, when it comes to our most important relationships, we often resist admitting that we make mistakes. Rather than expose…
DetailsAs I ask that question, I sincerely hope that you have all of the loyal friends that you want. However, not everyone does. A recent Fox News Headline labeled millennials as “The Loneliest Generation.” A recent study found that “25 percent of millennials say they have no acquaintances, 27 percent say they have no close…
DetailsWhen I was growing up, I had a pretty good idea of what courage was. In high school I read the book, Profiles in Courage. People would talk about heroes on the battlefield or leaders who would stand with principles against discrimination. We would read the history of people who remained true to their faith,…
DetailsWell, we all probably have at least a little of it. But some may have an overabundance. Of course, you may simply be asking – what is it? It is very common for people to mistakenly view themselves as “the star of the show.” They imagine that they are at center stage and everything that…
Details“That’s it! I knew it. My kids had ear infections or lice or something last week and I think they somehow gave it to my wife, and now I’ve got it! I should have known!” No, no, no. This is not some kind of creepy crawling thing in your ear (even though it does sort…
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When my mother-in-law was alive, she was an incredible cook and a phenomenal hostess. If you were at her house enjoying dinner, you would want for nothing. She enjoyed serving people. But sometimes she could get so caught up in the preparations and making sure everything was just right that she had trouble enjoying the…
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“Connecting practices? You mean like playing with the toys?” No, that would be K’nex (Don’t worry – I didn’t know it was spelled that way either). I am talking about normal practices that you have with your spouse, your kids, or even your grandkids. For example – do you and your spouse kiss each other…
DetailsRelationships Tip Tuesdays March 9, 2021 Do You Have a Windshield Wiper Marriage? – Part 2 Last time we began to examine whether or not we might be in a “Windshield Wiper Marriage.” This was defined as a marriage that gets the job (of raising kids) done but without necessarily interacting as spouses. Just as…
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