Seven Tips for Stepfamily Success
admin The stakes are high in marriage for those looking to get it right the second time around. While…
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If your ex is having second thoughts about the breakup, there's something they'll do that signals they want…
Read MoreWhy Living in the Future is a Dangerous Place
What are you most looking forward to when whatever you’re going through right now is finally over and…
Read More4 Simple Ways Gratitude Can Save Your Marriage
Practically speaking, it is not possible to grumble and glorify God in the same breath. If we set…
Read MoreSocial Media and Teens | Gottman
Remember MTV, and the hours of time spent in front of the television (the one in my memory…
Read MoreEpisode 570: The Shocking New Way To Get Over Your Ex
If you're trying to get over your ex, there's a shocking new way to do it. It may…
Read More5 Ways to Bridge the Generational Gap
In Psalm 145:4, we’re reminded that “generation after generation stand in awe of your work; each one tells…
Read MoreDiscernment Counseling v. Couples Therapy
Many couples enter therapy with a shared commitment to improve their relationship. For these couples, therapy focuses on…
Read MoreEpisode 672: How To Behave When She Comes Back After No Contact
Is she back because she wants to try again or because she wants to put you in the…
Read MoreBoost Emotional Health with the Power of Hope
This topic comes up a lot in my therapy practice where hope can be used to generate an…
Read More5 Simple Ways to Encourage Others
Last but certainly not least, we come to what I believe is the ultimate act of encouragement: prayer.…
Read MoreMake Or Break Your Relationship: The Little Things
What is an emotional bid?These attempts at engagement, or emotional bids, are any effort on the part of…
Read MoreEpisode 571: Why Is No Contact So Hard?
No contact can be the hardest thing you've ever done. Why is no contact so hard to do? …
Read MoreA 5-Step Communication Recipe for Busy Couples
Is good communication a mystery sometimes between you and your partner--especially if you both lead busy lives and…
Read MoreCreating Intimacy: Enhance Your Relationship Today
Intimacy, the feeling of closeness and emotional connection with another person, is the cornerstone of healthy and fulfilling…
Read MoreStill People-Pleasing? Do This Instead
“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying…
Read MoreHow To Foster Independence In Younger Teens
Understand Your Role As a Parent Recently, I sat on the beach watching my son surf. As I…
Read MoreEpisode 671: When He Comes Back: How To Handle His Return Like A Pro
He broke your heart and now he's back. Whether you're feeling confused, hopeful, or even a bit skeptical,…
Read More6 Benefits of Attending Church Together as a Married Couple
Attending church together has significant benefits, including cultivating a deeper connection. Going to church together will help you…
Read MoreSexless Marriage, Let’s Talk About It
“We are in a sexless marriage. I change for bed in the walk-in closet while he changes in…
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