Does it mean “I passionately love you and can’t live without you” Does it mean “I accept you for whom you are and can live with that.” Does it mean that “up to now you haven’t disappointed me, so keep up the good work?” We so often have different meanings … Read More
Communication Tips for Parents of Teenagers
As parents, there are some ways to help facilitate good communication with your teenagers. I am suggesting three. When you have something in particular that you want to talk about, limit the time and stick to the subject. We’ve all been involved in conversations where the other person monopolizes the … Read More
Sexual intimacy is a two party affair
The Bond of Sexual Intimacy: How do partners openly share this bond that means so much to a relationship? Communicating from the beginning, as to what is and what is not acceptable to each is a good start. When one is able to share their feelings about this very important … Read More
Struggling with Thoughts of Suicide?
John can’t stop worrying. He’s lost his job and his retirement savings has taken a financial hit. His mortgage rates are increasing and he doesn’t think he’ll be able to make this month’s payment. He has two children and a wife who are relying on him. He’s supposed to be … Read More
Warning sign in your relationship
Wish you could know if your relationship or marriage would be happily ever after or end in heartache. Well, research by John Gottman, PhD on couple relationships has come a long way and has found 4 negative interactions that if allowed to run wild in your relationship will likely destroy … Read More
Understand your Teen’s Wild Decisions
If you have been around a teen for more than an hour you will start to realize teens make decisions in the world differently than adults. Many parents have wondered if their teen is thinking at all sometimes. What research shows is that your teen is thinking, but just with … Read More
Gottman’s Marriage Tips 101
Since 1973, Dr. John Gottman has studied what he calls the “masters and disasters” of marriage. Ordinary people from the general public took part in long-term studies, and Dr. Gottman learned what makes marriages fail, what makes them succeed, and what can make marriages a source of great meaning. By … Read More
Difficult People
Who are difficult people? They’re the ones who pour milk in your tea, just after you put in lemon. They’re those individuals who fail to say “good day” after you’ve said it to them five times. They’re people who leave the mess for you to clean up, even though you … Read More
Leaving the Scene
We know how important it is to never leave the scene of an accident. We are to stay and assist if possible, but certainly to give the required information to those involved. So it is with disagreements or arguments we may have with our spouse or life partner. It’s not … Read More
