What I Learned from Donald
admin I met a man named Donald recently and the moment I first saw him, I knew he was…
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Your adult children can thrive while living independently from you when they’re dependent on God, just as you…
Read MoreEpisode 623: Why Is My Ex Taking So LONG To Come Back?
If you're in no contact, the #1 question on your mind is when you'll hear from your ex. …
Read More4 Codependent Habits that Wreck Relationships
There are codependent habits that wreck relationships but here’s the truth you may not know… Every relationship between…
Read More5 Things Never to Say to Your Grandchildren
Grandparents are supposed to be kid experts. We’ve raised our own children and by now should be seasoned…
Read MoreContemplating Starting Sex Therapy? Some Considerations…
Embarking on a journey into sex therapy is a step toward improving one of the most intimate and…
Read MoreEpisode 642: The 3 MISTAKES People Make AFTER No Contact
Once you're back in contact with your ex, if you don't handle it correctly, you'll find yourself back…
Read MoreExpanding Your Possibilities by Saying “Yes”
As Otto and I were sitting at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport waiting to board the plane…
Read More5 Beautiful Reasons God Created Grandparents
Have you ever wondered why God created grandparents? For most of us, we couldn’t imagine our lives without…
Read MoreWhat Are We Fighting For?
They were perfectly matched in so many ways. She was a young lawyer (land use law) and so…
Read MoreEpisode 641: The REAL Reason Women Can't Stand Nice Guys
Women often say they're not attracted to "nice guys" because they don't have boundaries and let them walk…
Read MoreCommunication That Resolves Resentments – Susie & Otto Collins
It’s a fact, your communication either creates closeness, connection and expands the feelings of love, creativity and possibilities……
Read More4 Enduring Ways to Be There for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
I knew my mother was dying when she lost the capacity for speech altogether. She sometimes smiled, though…
Read MoreValentine’s Day: The Gottman Way
Valentine’s Day has a negative (and controversial) reputation as an American holiday for its sentimentalism and commercialization. It…
Read MoreEpisode 640: An AVOIDANT Explains EXACTLY How To Get Your Ex Back
People with an avoidant attachment style are the hardest of all attachment styles to get back. Dating/relationship expert…
Read MoreMaking Valentine’s Day Special and Beyond
Valentine’s Day is one day that’s fraught with expectations, celebrations, disappointments and love and has always been that…
Read MoreHow to Deal with a Breakup While Suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder
I grew up in Vancouver–a city known for its dreary winter weather, but it wasn’t until recently that…
Read MoreHappiness Questions for You | Love And Life Toolbox
Who doesn’t want to be happy? With much of your happiness in your control (40% says Sonja Lyubomirsky,…
Read More8 Keys to a Happy, Healthy Marriage
All weddings are happy. It's living together afterward that causes all the trouble.Mrs. Billy Graham was asked, "Have…
Read MoreA Timeless Dance of Love and Tradition
“Alexander, don’t forget Valentine’s,” my friend’s words echoed as the call ended. In the chaos of long workdays,…
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