What have you been working and waiting for, for a long time? Are you still unsure about how it will turn out? As humans we desire for our relationships to be meaningful and fulfilling. When things become discouraging and difficult we usually fall somewhere between levels of hope demonstrated by The Little Engine that Could …
When we lose someone close to us, sometimes we are afraid that they will be forgotten. Remembering our loved ones and finding special ways to honor their memory is an important part of the grieving process. All across the country today, Memorial Day, people take time to honor those they’ve lost. Cemeteries are full of …
We all have our share of things that we worry about, whether it’s our family, our finances, or whether or not we’ll be on time for an appointment. Worry is normal but where we get ourselves into trouble is when our worry turns into something bigger and starts to feel like it’s taking over our …
Are you worried about how your children are handling marital conflict? Are you wondering how you can support them when you need so much support yourself? Parents know that their children are affected by their relational conflict, but they may need some ideas as to how to better support their children at the difficult time. …
Have you experienced a loss and it feels that no one understands your grief, including yourself at times? You are not alone. Many who have experienced a loss feel alone and often confused about what they are feeling. Here are a few tips to help you begin to understand your grief: Know your limits. Grieving …
Have you ever been hurt by someone you love? We all have on some level, but when there is a loss of trust because of deception, working to regain that trust can be an emotionally difficult journey to take. The good news is that there is hope. We can heal from such struggles if both …
Have you ever arrived home from work and realized you don’t remember driving there? All of us have those moments where we shift into “autopilot” mode and our thoughts drift elsewhere. Shifting into autopilot can be easy when what we are doing is routine and we’ve done it often (like driving home from work). This …
Have you ever had the thought, “I really wish my husband would take me on a date without me having to ask him?” Then, you feel disappointed and frustrated because your husband doesn’t fulfill your needs? In a relationship, we have to be willing to ask for what we need. If we don’t, it is …
Many couples come to a point in their relationship when they feel they are missing that “spark” they used to have. Often what couples mean when they say this is that they are missing the romance, the emotional connection, the fun they used to have when they were dating or newly married. One secret to …
The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year, but the loss of a loved one can cause grief and sadness during this “joyful” season. The first Christmas without your loved one can be especially difficult. Often people can feel lonely, overwhelmed, disappointed and even guilty as a result. I remember the …
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