I’m not ready for lessons tonight, I didn’t practice much this week. Can I skip?” No. “I’m exhausted from all the homework I had last night, can I go in late today?” No. “My teachers allow us to have smart phones to use in class. Can I get one?” Are you kidding me?! These are... Continue Reading →
Watch Your Language
Because of the work that I do, I get to research the subjects of marriage, love, sex and the Christian church. Almost two years ago I ran across a study done by Dr. John Gottman, who claims to be able to predict the success of a marriage with 80% accuracy based on one thing: subtle... Continue Reading →
Track Your Lovelife
Improving your love life is an intentional exercise; it’s not something that just happens to you. It can be very easy to let time go by without regard to how we are spending it. I knew this was true for me, and I didn’t know how to determine if I was improving my lovelife, so... Continue Reading →
No Excuse
Been to the vet lately? I know so many people who take better care of their pets than they do themselves; they faithfully take Fido in for checkups to prevent future problems, but have a dis-connect when it comes to their own health. There is no excuse for avoiding annual physicals. I don’t like going... Continue Reading →
Communicate
There was a time in my marriage when I expected my husband to read my mind. We were one flesh, right? So he must know how I feel without me needing to explain and of course he knows what I want based on my subtle hints and clues….ha! Over and over again I would get... Continue Reading →
Listen Up
I have a coffee mug that says, “What people really need is a good listening to.” I couldn’t agree more. Everyone has a story and most are eager to share it with someone who genuinely cares. In a friendship, once you get past the introductory phase of agreeing on most everything and relating to each... Continue Reading →
So….how’s your love life?
I can remember when I was single, dreading this question from family and friends. Obviously if you have to ask, it’s probably not great. When you’re in love, it shows. Simple as that. These days I have a different perspective of love life. How is your love of life? Are you living this life fully?... Continue Reading →