[Guest Article written by Dave Carder] Infatuation is a drug and like most drugs it can create intoxication and addiction. It can leave you disappointed, disillusioned, and angry. Yet, the search for its thrill is everywhere evident. Just look at the percentages on adultery. Read the the research on workplace affairs. Look at surveys where…
After my run today, my muscles were feeling a little achy from the workout. I decided that they were in need of a good session of stretching. As I tenderly bent over and reached for my toes, I felt the pang of pain surge through my hamstrings. Yikes! How can something that is so good…
Running used to always be a way of escape for me. Life threw its punches, and I took it out on the road. There was something medicinal about the consistent rhythm of my footsteps and heartbeat pounding that allowed me to process what was going on in my head. As I got older though, I…
Recently, while on vacation with my husband, I was asked what every couple should know going into marriage. Apparently answering the question, “What do you do for a living?” with “Marriage and Family Therapist” piques interest. Fortunately, I am passionate about relationships and couldn’t turn down the opportunity to elaborate on my findings and thoughts…
Great expectations! They follow us into marriage. From who takes out the trash to how the finances should be handled, each of us has our mind made up about how things should be done. The problem is that most likely our expectations will be different from those of our spouse, which can lead to some…
