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.
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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.
Do You Have A Parent Wound?
Sunday was Father’s Day—and while many fathers were deservedly celebrated, I’m also aware not everyone has cause for celebration, or even a father to celebrate with. In our home, this day carries a mix of joy and sorrow.
How Do You Handle Mistakes?
Last week, after a big Costco run, I pushed my overflowing cart down the wrong parking lot aisle. I spotted my car one row over and—trying to avoid walking all the way around—I thought, “I bet if I’m really carefu,l I can get my cart between these two parked cars.”
Are You Dealing With the Unexpected?
On May 29th of last year, I (Amy) received the kind of news that stops time: “Invasive duct carcinoma.” Breast cancer. I was on a break during my nursing shift at the hospital. I figured I’d save myself a trip and get my biopsy screening results while I was already there.
What Was Your Sex Education Like?
Let’s get real for a moment: What kind of sex education did you get growing up? For me (Marc), it was… uncomfortable and incomplete. My parents were too embarrassed to talk about sex—something I now realize reflected their own struggles.