by Joel Walton | Apr 23, 2019 | Relationship
It’s no secret we are living in a divided society. Even conversations on social media quickly turn volatile. We seem to disagree on just about everything – politics, parenting, religion, and even the color of that stinking dress a few years ago (I still don’t know if...
by Joel Walton | Apr 23, 2019 | Family, Relationship
When I was a kid, I had a telescope. I loved gazing through it at the night sky with all of its stars and planets. I marveled at how something so very, very far away could actually appear so close. One time (like all kids do), I turned the telescope around and looked...
by Joel Walton | Apr 22, 2019 | Relationship
This is a topic I rarely cover in my blogs, but yet it’s often covered with when working with many couples. Physical intimacy is an active part of a healthy relationship, but sadly for many sexuality is treated as the third rail when it comes to being able to...
by Joel Walton | Mar 31, 2019 | General Interest, Life Transitions, Resilience
As a counselor, people share with me everyday about their fears. Some fear divorce. Some fear dying. Others fear themselves or their parents. Others fear being alone or even being with people. It’s a topic (https://www.mendedlife.com/the-effect-of-fear-how-to-cope/)...
by Joel Walton | Mar 31, 2019 | General Interest, Life Transitions, Relationship
My friends are raising identical twins. They dress their kids alike, fix their hair the same, and even gave them the same initials. I often wonder how they tell these two kids apart. I once asked my friends if they ever get the kids mixed up, and they didn’t hesitate...
