Joyce was so tired of her husband always having an excuse when it came time to help with the weekly house cleaning. They both worked outside the home and Joyce thought it was only fair that they each contribute to keeping their home clean but… …
Julie felt overwhelmed and hopeless that once again she’d fallen into her twenty-something son Jason’s guilt trip and manipulation trap. Several months ago, Jason had quit his job as a server and hadn’t gotten another one yet, preferring to spend his time playing video games. …
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Jenni and Jessica are two women originally from the Midwest who, by all accounts, seem to have everything in life… Except for the one thing they want most. Jenni is 45 and wants a closer connection with her husband Matt and doesn’t know why she …
No, we don’t mean “Happy New Year” that most of us say to others this time of year! With the “Happy New Year” greeting, we’re not only wishing the person happiness in the coming year… But what’s also implied is the desire that the person’s …
If you want a life and relationship fresh start… One of the most important questions you can ask yourself that will determine your personal happiness in 2022 and beyond is your answer to the question… How would you would like your life and relationships to …
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Since the new year is just hours away, it’s pretty normal to think about how you want your life and relationships to be different in the coming year–and maybe make resolutions around them. You might want… *A different job *Better communication with your loved ones …
A Common Love Mistake that a New Year’s Resolution Won’t Fix Read More »
Janey thought she was committed to her weight loss plan but the evidence from the scales said differently. She had the best of intentions but when somebody at work would order pastries from the local donut shop, she seemed to be powerless… And she’d beat …
One of the ways to less stress and avoiding holiday landmines with family and friends is to realize that it’s all an inside job that we create with our thinking. We can hear you saying something like… “Wait a minute–my stress is real because I …
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I was in the Costco parking lot with my trunk lid popped open, putting in the bags of cereal that I’m addicted to, along with a few other items… When a very nice lady offered to take my shopping cart back to the store for …
All too often, there’s fuzzy, unclear communication that’s hard to figure out with those we love… Then we’re shocked and upset when our relationships aren’t as close and as loving as we would like them to be. Also there’s usually a lot of blame flying …
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