What’s the Story of Your Love?
Do you know the leading cause of death in the U.S. and worldwide? Heart disease. But when it comes to marriage decline, the disease isn’t physical—it’s mental and emotional—and happens more in the mind.
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What’s Your Window of Tolerance?
A client recently shared a story about her growth efforts that stayed with me—and maybe it will with you too: She got a haircut she didn’t like. So, she went back to have it fixed. After she got home again, she still didn’t like it.
How Do You Handle Fear?
It’s Amy for this week. While traveling in Rome this summer, we had the unforgettable experience of doing a guided tour of the Colosseum. In our group was a sweet Australian family of five. About halfway through, panic struck—their oldest son had wandered off.
Are You a Lefty or a Righty?
Last week, I had a minor operation on my right hand to remove a subcutaneous mass (that’s the fancy medical term for “we’re not totally sure what it is.”) Since it’s my dominant hand, I’m having to learn to do things with my left.
Can You Own Your Role in Conflict?
Before Amy and I left for our vacation last month, we made a promise to each other: we’d do our best not to argue—and if we did, we’d recover and repair quickly and intentionally. I’m happy to report, we kept our word!
Are You Willing To Be Uncomfortable?
You’ve heard the saying, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do!” Well, I recently lived that out—literally—on a Mediterranean cruise that departed from Rome and visited several cities and islands across Europe.
What Do Couples Fight About?
It’s often said that the top things couples fight about are the big four: Money, Sex, Parenting, Division of household chores. This might lead you to believe that if you just came to an agreement on these things, then arguments would stop.
Can You Wait Patiently for What You Want?
Preschoolers were individually placed in a quiet room with nothing else but a single marshmallow on a table in front of them. They were told: You can eat it now… or wait 15 minutes and get a second one when I come back.
Ever Got Bad Relationship Advice?
Have you ever been on the receiving end of bad relationship advice that kept you stuck in a negative cycle or searching for your “meant-to-be” person? Maybe you’ve heard (or even repeated) things like: “If it’s meant to be, it will be.”
Are You Drifting Toward Crisis or Inching Toward Growth?
Last Friday marked the summer solstice—the longest day of the year. From now until mid-December, we’ll lose a minute or two of daylight each day. It’s subtle at first, barely noticeable… until one day, it’s dark before dinner.