When we suggested that what Carol called a “string of failed relationships” were really blessings, she bitterly laughed and called us crazy. She’d survived two very difficult marriages and divorces, along with dating various “losers” along the way. Needless to say, she felt like a […]
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Cassie knew she was empathic and could pick up “vibes” from other people but so far, this hasn’t helped her in her relationship with her husband Paul. Mind reading wasn’t something she felt she did but when she looked back on some misunderstandings they’d had
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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…
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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
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
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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
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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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It was a very simple question Geri kept asking herself about her 13 year marriage… “Are we going to make it?” There can be a thousand answers about what “make it” means to Geri… But if Geri wants to create something special in her marriage
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