May 14, 2014 Friends and Peers
You’ve hit the jackpot, if you have at least one real friend. Most of us don’t have more than one real friend, for they aren’t a “dime a dozen.” We are fortunate to have connected with that one individual. There…
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Judging by my eldest son’s wife, I believe I have combined all life experiences endured with parents and in-laws to learn what to do and what not to do as a Mother-in-Law. Because my son’s wife welcomes me with open…
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Dealing with adult children reluctant to move out is not an easy task for any parent. Actually, it is painful in several ways and emotionally draining. No parent wants to push a “child” out the door when he has no…
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April 24, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
No matter how different we are as individuals, as couples we are so similar. In this world that has become better acquainted thanks to the marvels of technology, we recognize that couples’ complaints are uniform no matter where we live. …
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Finding that perfect future partner can be a challenge, especially for seniors who haven’t been part of the dating scene for decades. They will soon discover that individuals of all ages are turning to the Internet to expand opportunities to…
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Okay, so you are taking the plunge into the online dating game pool. For some individuals, this is a terrifying move, since it is like treading in unknown territory. You don’t know what to expect ahead of you or how…
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Are you content with your current life? Okay, perhaps not elated, but everything is going smoothly and you are relatively happy? The anger’s gone, as are feelings that you are not loveable? Is the mirror reflecting your positive image back…
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“Uh-huh. That’s nice.” We’ve all had this kind of response to something we’ve said. It’s annoying, since the person is obviously not tuned-in. If you were to ask the person what you just said, they couldn’t parrot it back. Why?…
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Can it really be? As strange as it may seem, there comes a point at which your children become adults and, as such, the way in which you speak with them needs to change in order to maintain a good…
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Writing a compelling family history is a gigantic undertaking that takes time, thought and energy. Before beginning, there are a number of details that should be considered. Decide exactly what type of format you wish to present information. Do you…
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March 8, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Strange as it may seem, we tend to think in a box when it comes to family traditions. You know the traditions that you grew up with and you’ve made some decisions concerning those which you do and do not…
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March 7, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
All friends have disagreements from time to time. As newlyweds and best friends, the same is bound to be true for you. This would be especially true if you haven’t lived together prior to marrying. Each of you is carrying…
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March 7, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Weddings seem magical. For one day in their lives, the bride and groom feel like a princess and a prince, and they are treated by their guests as such. All attention is focused on the newlyweds and everybody celebrates their…
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March 7, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Newlyweds will find married life is as exciting as you make it. The more effort expended, the more rewarding it will be. If you expect it to simply happen, you will be sorely disappointed. That having been said, let’s go…
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March 7, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage between two friends is the best way to begin a life together, but marriage between two best friends is the ideal. In this way, the couple begins with a foundation based on trust and understanding. Equally as important, husband…
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March 6, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Following 25 years of marriage, like most couples, you discover you have an empty nest. Your children are in college, living independently or married with families of their own. Years of scurrying to children’s sports or school events have come…
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Coping with the death of a loved one is difficult no matter what the age of the person. For the elderly widow or widower, it is especially lonely since in most cases they depended upon each other for daily living…
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Death whips the rug out from under the feet, leaving family stunned, numb and totally off balance. Adrenaline robs them of sleep, though they desperately want to escape into slumber land to lessen pain’s intensity. Feelings run wild like a…
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You and your boyfriend have split, but he remains with you in spirit. No matter how hard you have tried, you cannot shake yourself of him. For your own personal health and growth, you are well aware that you must…
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February 16, 2014 Communication
Couples, who choose to live together, either in our outside of marriage, often have a rude awakening. This is especially true, if this is the first time they have lived with a non-family member. Each individual is coming from a…
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February 12, 2014 Communication
Negativity in a relationship is like trying to build a house with sand. Everything will crumble as there is no strong foundation. The basis of a marriage should be love, trust and communication. If negativity seeped in, there is a…
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February 2, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Annoying habits are most often performed unconsciously. My husband used to interrupt people in the middle of conversations. It took awhile for me to recognize the fact that this was not a deliberate action. His mind was simply functioning at…
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When observing families, notice how the adults react to their children. Better yet, watch how the parents speak with their children. Do they speak to them? Do they listen to their children, process what’s been said and then speak or…
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January 13, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
The wedding day is over. You’re back from your honeymoon. Reality is setting in, as you return to work. Bills are coming in and piling up, you have thank you notes to complete, and there are twice as many birthdays…
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January 8, 2014 Crisis Support
Listening to brave individuals, who stand in front of a congregation to give a eulogy for a friend, you wish that you could do likewise. Even when the presenter sheds some tears, has to pause to regain composure or briefly…
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January 8, 2014 Crisis Support
What greater challenge can there be in life than to have your two year-old child swept from your arms and your life during a five-minute tornado? We never think it can happen to “me,” but it’s exactly what happened to…
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January 8, 2014 Crisis Support
Grief steals us away from living until we deal with it and release its grip. During this sorrowful period, we are so focused on our own grief that we tend to miss that of our children. Generally children do not…
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December 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Let’s clarify that when we say “men become lazy after saying ‘I do,’ we are not speaking about “all” men. Some are willing to divide up the household chores and do their fair share. Now, for the rest of those…
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December 27, 2013 Communication
“There go the loud mouthed know-it-alls, again. When will they learn that nobody wants to hear it?” They are everywhere. Whether loud or in-your-face, interrupting conversation, hogging food off the buffet table as if they haven’t eaten in days or…
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December 25, 2013 Communication
Your child tells you he/she’s been abused. Shock and panic are most likely your initial reactions, followed rapidly by wanting to have the abuser punished. Actually, you fight against stronger feelings that urge you to take care of the abuser…
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