Marriage is something I think about often. It’s my passion, and I spend most of my time working hard at helping others prepare for and improve their marriages as well as working hard at maintaining and growing mine. Yet, I read a recent article that really caught my attention with its metaphorical parallel to weddings…
It’s summertime and a great opportunity to get up and out to explore the world. Summer naturally tends to lead to more mobility and motivation for people, if for no other reason than they have time off. As the temperatures rise, now is the time to spread a little of that sunshine to your relationships….
I’ve had my share of heartache when it comes to dating. More than once I’ve looked back on a relationship and wondered, “What was I thinking?” Unfortunately, it took several failed relationships before I was willing to admit that I needed to be more intentional about making wise choices. Today, as a relationship coach and…
As we began our first counseling session, John and Mary were certainly pleasant and polite, almost to a fault, with each readily deferring to the other. It was soon obvious that there was little open conflict between them; in fact, there was little emotional engagement at all. At first, you might wonder why they even…
When two people join in holy matrimony they bring a collective financial history with them. Well, in our case, collective is the wrong word. The only thing my wife and I collected was debt. In this respect, my wife and I have always been a perfect match: We both believed in spending money. Until debt…
