I know, I talk a LOT about conflict skills in marriage – but what I realized recently is that I haven’t been sharing publicly what I thought everyone already knew… If you don’t know the sad surprise and what to do about it, none of those skills matter. I struggled for several years early on, …
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YES. God really DOES give you more than you can handle. And I’m sorry if that hurts to hear. I can understand why it might. I have a few friends who are grieving losses right now… one thinks that the grieving means the end, but she will soon see it is a point of acceptance …
Wondering what you need to know about boundaries? They matter. Boundaries are a demonstration of self-respect and respect for the other person, and the relationship. Trouble is, most people either use them as weapons or don’t have them at all. Some have read the Boundaries book by Cloud & Townsend and know what to do, …
Want to stop walking on eggshells? Dina walked on eggshells in her relationship with her brother, her dad, and her husband. Oh, yes, also her boss. What kept her from being honest when they asked for her input? She deferred so much she felt invisible in all of those relationships. Why couldn’t she show up …
Consider this when confronting someone else’s sin – understand boundaries A common complaint people have with others is how they get called names or are yelled at, blamed or accused, or told what they think or believe. It doesn’t matter if it’s a boss, coworker, friend, spouse, or person you have raised, the unkind behaviors …