It is not uncommon for couples to come to counseling to deal with conflicts from a decade ago that are still unresolved. Typically, one or both people in a relationship are conflict avoidant, so they do their best to avoid conflict. Maybe they think conflict is bad, or perhaps they are afraid their relationship will […]
Being A Good Neighbor, Online
Recently I invited my neighbors to a volunteer fundraiser I was helping with through a neighborhood list-serve. It was a simple invitation with the hope of raising money for people in need. However, the fundraiser struck a nerve in some of the people on the list and they started challenging the purpose of the event. […]
Marriage Is Like Learning An Instrument
I recently went to an event with one of my children where everyone was learning to play the ukulele. There was music, laughter, and fun. At the end of forty-five minutes, everyone could at least play one simple song, with no prior experience. I felt accomplished. It was so simple! At first, a relationship is […]
How to Set and Achieve Goals for Your Marriage and Your Life
By this time, mid-January, you may be losing focus on your New Year’s resolutions. The original hope and inspiration you had on January 1 may be giving way to the comforts of doing things the way you always have. If this is discouraging to you, please read on for some tips on how to truly […]
