The holiday season brings a wonderful recipe of emotion for many—happiness, love, and maybe a pinch of excitement. However, for others, the holiday season may bring a tsunami of emotional sadness, dread, and loneliness. These individuals feel as if they don’t have much to celebrate . . . or so they think. Individuals who are…
I’d be content if I just had… Everything would be perfect, if I could just get… Yeah, my life is okay, but their life is better. Do any of these statements sound familiar to you? If so, then welcome to the human race. We all struggle with feelings of contentment. Sometimes it is plain hard…
We’ve just passed through the time of year when campaign ads everywhere were boasting accomplishments and character qualities of various candidates in hopes that you would be convinced to vote for him/her. While these ads can be quite the annoyance by the time Election Day arrives, there is something we can take away from this…
QUESTION: “We are newly-weds and have 4 sets of parents/in-laws due to divorce and remarriage. What should we do if everyone is inviting us for the holidays to each of their individual celebrations?” —Anonymous ANSWER: “Chances are you won’t be able to go to all four celebrations unless they live in four houses right beside…
When was the last time you and your spouse got away? You know, just the two of you. No cell phones or computers. No phone calls or distractions. Just the two of you spending time together, laughing, talking, and enjoying each other’s company. Life is one thing after another. There is always something to do,…
