How Family of Origin Impacts Your Marriage

How Family of Origin Impacts Your Marriage

I’ve mentioned before that my neighbors are big into gardening. While I don’t have a green thumb myself (more like a black one…that kills plants), I’ve learned a few things from talking to them. Like, did you know that the color of some flowers can differ based...
Technology Dependency & Breaking Free

Technology Dependency & Breaking Free

Your phone just vibrated. Is it a text? A Facebook message? Instagram notification? Maybe just an email? Whatever it was, chances are you’re quickly going to grab your smartphone and check to see what’s going on.  Technology is a great thing! Seriously, I’m pro-tech!...
When Conflicts Arise (And They Will)

When Conflicts Arise (And They Will)

I read something interesting recently on the behavior of animals. Apparently, when two goat meet on a narrow pathway, they don’t know how to handle the situation. Most often they will either just stand there until someone or something comes along to help one of them...
The Big Threat to Your Relationship: Apathy

The Big Threat to Your Relationship: Apathy

I’ve sat across from many angry people as they blasted their mates. I’ve heard yelling and screaming and sometimes cursing. While I do not promote this as any type of healthy communication (it’s certainly not), I am actually encouraged by the fighting between many...