Will you have the words when your child puts you in the “hot seat”? Kids have always said the darnedest things. But, today they are asking even more frank and personal questions about their parents’ past lives than in previous generations, thanks to curiosity prompted by the Internet and social media. Our children are the […]
Continue readingSometimes simply saying . . . “I’m sorry” isn’t enough. An authentic apology is a significant behavior that has actually helped us survive. If societies were to go to war at every slight offense, they would cancel each other out. Humans have had to learn how to cooperate and they do this by striking a […]
Continue readingEvery joy and every difficulty seems to be intensified this time of year. So when someone we love suffers a loss, we’re often at a loss for what to say.
Continue readingWe schedule doctors’ appointments, vacations and special events–but what about scheduling sex? Many view a calendared-tryst as unromantic, lacking in spontaneity and excitement. However, is it possible that it could just be plain smart with today’s busy lifestyles? Sex is perfectly natural….but it’s not always naturally perfect! Like anything worthwhile, it takes work, effort and […]
Continue readingIt’s a question most couples have asked themselves at one point or another: do we need marriage counseling? In most marriages, one or both partners resist the idea of counseling. We are even more resistant to thinking about getting help with our relationship than we are with personal depression or anxiety. Some believe they can’t […]
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