I know I have wondered what to say & how to say it. You know, those freak-out moments where you stand deer-in-headlights style wondering what just happened, shocked at what’s been said, done, or discovered… and there’s a moment of fight-flight-freeze, and it’s all motivated by not knowing what to do… WELL. I know you …
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Dare #7 of The Respect Dare – If You Can’t Say Something Nice…
Having children is called a blessing in the Bible. It can also ruin your marriage. And not surprisingly, research actually supports this – marital satisfaction declines after children are born, and increases when they are all gone. For me, having kids in their teens and twenties has proven as emotionally exhausting as it was physically …
What we can learn from the recent shootings that will help our marriages…
Wondering what we can learn from the recent shootings that will help our marriages? Bear with me for a moment – all these things are connected and you’ll see why in just a minute. Sitting at my computer on Saturday, I started grading exams for my college public speaking courses. When I moused over the …
Six Ways to Overcome Your Husband’s Anger in the Midst of Conflict
Her husband is angry again. He paces back and forth in the bedroom, looking for his belt, his hand running through his hair. His face wears anxiety. Worry furrows his brow. “Can I help you with anything?” she asks. “I can’t tell you anything because you will think I’m telling you that you’re a bad …
If You Can’t Say Something Nice… Dare Seven of The Respect Dare
Having children is called a blessing in the Bible. It can also ruin your marriage. And not surprisingly, research actually supports this – marital satisfaction declines after children are born, and increases when they are all gone. For me, having kids ages 18, 15, and 12 right now has proven as emotionally exhausting as it …