“Don’t compare your beginning to someone else’s middle, or your middle to someone else’s end.” ~ Tim Hiller When you hear that someone is more successful than you, do you feel that pang of jealousy? Do you experience mixed emotions – happy for them but also wishing you had their success (or luck to be so … Read more
A lot of people say that it is good to be sensitive. After all, if you are sensitive, you will be in close contact with your emotions and the emotions of other people. On the other hand, if you are highly sensitive, you may let things get to you that should not bother you. Therefore, you may … Read more
It takes a lot of hard work to build a strong relationship with a partner or spouse. As a couple, you’ll encounter challenges that will sorely test your relationship. The core values you and your partner consider important will be a major factor in determining if the relationship will survive obstacles or crumble in the … Read more
Do you ever find yourself walking down the street and smiling at the elderly couple holding hands? Or feel a tear in your eye, watching an ailing man’s beloved wife of 50 years push him through the park in his wheelchair on a beautiful Spring day? Maybe you are in awe of your grandparents, who … Read more
It is not easy to look at yourself in the mirror and see that you are the one who is being controlling in a relationship… whether that relationship is romantic, familial or friendly. Part of the reason is that the characteristics of someone who is controlling doesn’t always present in the same way. Being controlling … Read more
Life can take you on some truly interesting journeys. It is always better if you have some wonderful friends who can go along with you during the ride. On the other hand, I think you will agree with me when I say that having fake friends can really make for an unpleasant journey. Therefore, you … Read more
Are you and your spouse at a point in your marriage where you’re considering going into counseling? With the health emergency situation that the whole world is currently experiencing, couples are facing new challenges as they shelter in place or deal with family life amidst uncertainties. Relationships, no matter how strong, can see conflict and … Read more
Love is a many splendored thing… but it can also be complicated. It takes work to cultivate a meaningful romantic relationship (especially long-distance ones) – and even more work to keep it going strong. After all, just because you think you’ve met “the one” doesn’t mean that you know everything there is to know about … Read more
Feel disconnected from your spouse or partner? Struggle to keep your relationship fresh? Worried that everything will end in heartbreak? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, then you should check out the latest mindfulness book that I co-authored with Barrie Davenport. It’s called: Mindful Relationship Habits: 25 Practices for Couples to Enhance … Read more