Making “I Dos” Last – Part 2
Last Tuesday I shared with you the story of David and Kelly and the manner in which their marriage began. We looked at some pettiness and disillusionment on their part, but then began to examine some truths that they have since learned. There are two additional tips that I want to propose today that can…
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Even after all my years of counseling couples and hearing just about everything imaginable uttered in my office, I am still often taken aback by issues that present themselves for disagreement. David and Kelly had only been married a few weeks when they were shopping in the quaint stores in Carmel, along the California coast. …
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During this past week, I sat in my office with a couple that was definitely experiencing some disconnection issues. As the husband expressed his frustration regarding how his wife was treating him, he said, “I just wish you would treat me as good as you do the dog. I would be happy if you would…
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Good Morning and welcome to this second installment of “Relationships Tip Tuesdays.” Since this is a month in which we celebrate “Love” with Valentine’s Day, I thought it appropriate to share some thoughts about this critical subject. I want to share two quotes with you this morning. The first is from the movie “Chaos Theory.” …
DetailsLiving to 116
In July of 2014, Gertrude Weaver turned 116 in Little Rock Arkansas. That is a long time. At that point, she was the oldest living American and the second oldest person living in the world. Think about it – if you are 58 right now and feeling a bit old, she is twice your age.…
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“That really makes me mad.” “I am livid.” “I’m seeing red.” These are all statements of anger. Sometimes we leave anger unexpressed and other times express it – maybe too much or inappropriately. There are a number of anger centers throughout the world that are designed to help people express anger. At one center in…
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Little Connections that Pay Big Dividends
It’s 6:30 AM and you are up getting ready for work. Your spouse is also waking up to the day ahead and now is the time for your first connection. What do you do with this moment? Do you say, “Good Morning!” and ask them how they slept or do you tend to pass by…
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