Assumptions undermine trust. Assumptions destroy good communication and conflict resolution. Assumptions devour a relationship from within. We hate it when our partner makes assumptions about our words, behaviors, facial expressions and motives. But do we also make assumptions about our partner? Sometimes conclusions are correct,…
Sounds a little blunt? Ok, I am not trying to convince you to not be married. Let’s get that out of the way right now. I am wondering though, if you are too busy to have a good marriage. Busy, busy, busy! Whenever I ask…
More and more spouses are diagnosing and labeling each other. I see an increasing amount of it in my marriage counseling practice. A few clicks on your phone and you can feel like an expert on what is wrong with your spouse. But why do…
What type of home are you building for your wife and family? I say home, because you can build a beautiful house and yet have a home life in need of massive repair. No matter how strong and independent your wife may be, she wants…
“Sometimes it’s the smallest decisions that can change your life forever.” (Keri Russell) Sometimes we miss our moment. I failed to make, what in retrospect, was a small decision and it changed my life forever. A blood test showed an issue with my kidneys. To…
Part One: Pitch When you teach children how to play baseball, you usually begin by teaching them how to play pitch and catch. Young kids start off struggling with their aim. They throw the ball over each other’s head, way to the side and often…