Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com May I be honest with you? Relationships can be hard. I’ve been married for over 20 years and I’m a Psychotherapist that has worked with hundreds of couples. I’ve seen some stuff and I know it takes effort to maintain healthy relationships. I also know that relationships that work include a few essential ingredients. I often ask couples what ingredients they think are most important and they offer many great opinions. I want to suggest to you t

Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com May I be honest with you? Relationships can be hard. I’ve been married for over 20 years and I’m a Psychotherapist that has worked with hundreds of couples. I’ve seen some stuff and I know it takes effort to maintain healthy relationships. I also know that relationships that work include a few essential ingredients. I often ask couples what ingredients they think are most important and they offer many great opinions. I want to suggest to you t

I have recently become aware of a nefarious attitude that pervades our society. It may seem innocent, but in its most extreme use, is deadly. What could I possibly be talking about? I noticed it while I was listening to sports talk radio. Quite often the commentators would talk about constructing teams with “pieces” rather than “players.” Hold up, you may say. What is so “nefarious” about that and why would that bother me? That description of players who are people, as pieces

I have recently become aware of a nefarious attitude that pervades our society. It may seem innocent, but in its most extreme use, is deadly. What could I possibly be talking about? I noticed it while I was listening to sports talk radio. Quite often the commentators would talk about constructing teams with “pieces” rather than “players.” Hold up, you may say. What is so “nefarious” about that and why would that bother me? That description of players who are people, as pieces

Christian single have lots of things to consider before the commit to a serious relationship. Yes there are lots of questions about money, sex, kids, and career goals. But what about religion? It’s kind of a big deal and has to be discussed early on, and can really help you figure out if the relationship has serious potential or not. That being said, here are some really important questions to ask and discuss honestly. Afterwards, you then get to decide if these are deal brea

Christian single have lots of things to consider before the commit to a serious relationship. Yes there are lots of questions about money, sex, kids, and career goals. But what about religion? It’s kind of a big deal and has to be discussed early on, and can really help you figure out if the relationship has serious potential or not. That being said, here are some really important questions to ask and discuss honestly. Afterwards, you then get to decide if these are deal brea

The wedding ceremony is one of the most romantic moments in couple’s lives. It’s filled with hope, promises, and celebration. It may feel like all the many months of meticulous planning for ceremony perfection will ensure a “happily ever after” marriage. But what really increases the likelihood of a successful marriage? A beautiful wedding cake? Flowers? A romantic ceremony location or an equally astonishing reception? It’s ridiculous to suggest this, yet looking at wedding d

The wedding ceremony is one of the most romantic moments in couple’s lives. It’s filled with hope, promises, and celebration. It may feel like all the many months of meticulous planning for ceremony perfection will ensure a “happily ever after” marriage. But what really increases the likelihood of a successful marriage? A beautiful wedding cake? Flowers? A romantic ceremony location or an equally astonishing reception? It’s ridiculous to suggest this, yet looking at wedding d

Since the beginning of human history, when Adam was questioned about eating the forbidden fruit, people have been defending their actions. Adams first response, not unlike many, was to blame it on his partner. Humans have continued their attempts to get as far away as possible from feeling blame. How humans handle feeling blame can either turn it into a much bigger problem or a simple blip on the radar. What if you had three words that would help you avoid the emotional confl

Since the beginning of human history, when Adam was questioned about eating the forbidden fruit, people have been defending their actions. Adams first response, not unlike many, was to blame it on his partner. Humans have continued their attempts to get as far away as possible from feeling blame. How humans handle feeling blame can either turn it into a much bigger problem or a simple blip on the radar. What if you had three words that would help you avoid the emotional confl