Here’s another excuse I hear over and over from people. “I can’t afford your information. It sounds great, but I’m broke!” Often, they follow this up with “I can find free advice” or “X is cheaper than you.” Both statements are correct. You CAN find advice that is free. And you can find cheaper advice. [...]
Read More...It is always gratifying when my ebook is reviewed in a favorable light. And it was just brought to my attention that it has once again received a great review. So, if you would like to see what someone else has to say (and in this case, someone who has reviewed many other resources), you [...]
Read More...Here in the States, it is Memorial Day. For some people, this is a remembrance for those who gave their lives in war. But for most folks, it simply marks the beginning of the summer season. Ah, the livin’ is easy. . . at least according to the songs. School is out in most places, [...]
Read More...People ask me for my “best advice” in working on a marriage. It is simple, but not easy. My advice for marriage is “be genuine.” Why is this hard? Because when a marriage is in trouble, we immediately try to find ways of manipulating the situation to get some movement from our spouse. It is [...]
Read More...Today, I want to draw a distinction. It is a simple one, but one that is crucial for the success of marriage. Here it is: Someone can love you, and not meet your needs. You can love someone and not meet their needs. And here is what I mean: when we have a need and [...]
Read More...My last post warned you about the “Big Relationship Talk.” Bet you never imagined hearing a Relationship Coach or Therapist warn you about communicating! Really, my warning was about hoping that big talk would iron out long-standing issues. The talk ends up being too “loaded” — too many expectations, too much importance, and too much [...]
Read More...Sometimes, when a couple is having trouble, they decide to try to deal with it. And when they decide to deal with it, sometimes they are effective, and other times they create more damage. Today, a quick note about the damaging approach: The Big Talk about the relationship. You know the one; it’s the talk [...]
Read More...New Year’s Day has now passed. The frantic pace of the holidays is behind us. And life is beginning to return to normal. Perhaps you made some resolutions for the new year. Some may have been made in the rush of a New Year’s Eve party. Take a moment to think about resolutions you might [...]
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