I’m a “tell all” kind of person and I used to believe that in honesty in everything between spouses was the only way. But I’ve been happily married for 25 years and have come to believe we should some times…
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October 14, 2015 Communication
Men and women communicate very differently. We have different goals, purposes and desired outcomes in our communication. The first step toward successful communication in any male/female relationship is to become aware of these differences and understand the gender based nature…
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June 21, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
If you have married well and married wisely your spouse may likely be your best friend, someone you always turn to in times of hardship and times of joy. Throughout the twenty five years of my marriage to my best…
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There are two definitions for the word communication. One is the exchange of information and the other is “personal rapport”. Communicating with co-workers, friends or lovers involves a combination of both types of communication and often some combination of both….
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March 7, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Emotional intimacy is the very life blood of happy, healthy living. Without it we are only half alive. Unfortunately true emotional intimacy is difficult for most people to attain and more often than not couples are at different places in…
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January 14, 2015 Communication
Telling the truth, particularly in difficult situations, is a huge challenge for many people. There are as many reasons for telling a lie as there are people in the world and the situations they encounter. In addition, a lie can…
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September 25, 2014 Crisis Support
Mourning the death of a loved one is a process and the process is different for everyone. The way a friend or family member faces their loss will be unique to their personality, temperament and the closeness they felt to…
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Caring for our aging parents is something many of us find we are called to do, but it is never an easy decision. When we are young and living our own lives and leaning on our parents for so many…
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April 26, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
One of the surest ways to keep peace and harmony in your own home and in the life of your extended family is to lay down the ground rules for handling holidays as soon as possible after you are married…
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September 13, 2013 Friends and Peers
Outgrowing a friendship can be a difficult and painful thing. As with all things, there are varying degrees to which this can affect your life. From someone you’ve been friends with for a very long time to someone you’ve only…
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