Well, it’s that time of year when the kites have come out, the days are longer, and swimming pool “Noodles” are selling at big box stores. It’s a time for outdoor fun. Kids are playing in parks while adults do . . . what? I’m not quite sure. As a kid, summer was a fun…
You and your spouse are working on a project, putting a table together. It is going pretty well. You ask an innocent question as to where a part goes, and without warning, he or she responds with an impatient snarky comment. Does that ruin the afternoon? Do things go sour? Oftentimes it is not even…
I remember a few years ago when my father-in-law was in the hospital during the final days of his life. His thinking was getting fuzzy and confused. My wife and I had hardly left the hospital when we get a phone call from him. My wife answered, concerned that there was a problem, but he…
Last time, we began to look at flexibility (or the lack there of). This morning I want to take a look at ways in which greater flexibility can enhance our relationships. I recently had a client who told me her husband had said to her that he needed all of her tax documents (I am…
I remember during the summer between my freshman an sophomore years in college, I worked on a pipeline construction crew, where one of my friend’s dad was the project manager. My family went on vacation, with my dad giving me the following instructions – “You are not to have anyone here in the house while…
Couples have many decisions to make about everything imaginable. From the wedding venue to the paint color for your first baby’s room. From how late Johnny can stay out to play to what kind of car we are going to buy. Lots and lots of decisions. We have certainly had periods in our world history…
I still remember my freshman year in college in Dallas. I had a professor named Ronnie Hannah. It is not uncommon for freshman to need a little time to adjust to the college pace, and maybe even get a bit behind on their work. I was no exception. Several of us would find ourselves going…
This past Saturday was my granddaughter’s third birthday. It was held at a facility that sells playground equipment, but they rent out the space on weekends for parties – a pretty smart move. I watched as her mom and dad had everything coordinated – the cupcakes, the place settings, other food and drinks, and birthday…
Remember before you were married? I know, for some of us that may have been a long time ago. Some of you have been married for so long that it really is a challenge to remember what life was like before marriage. But probably for most of us, we first went into marriage under the…
We hear today all kinds of terms that refer to the media. For example, we hear about social media, Legacy media, Fake news media, and the list goes on. Most of us have been impacted by social media and may have some strong feelings as to the strengths or flaws found in its use. You…