In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a strong and healthy relationship can be a challenge. As couples work through the ups and downs of married life, effective communication becomes the key to building a stronger bond. Communication is not just about talking. It’s about truly understanding and connecting with your partner …
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All goodbyes are tough I love getting hooked on shows. I’m sort of old school – binge watching isn’t my thing. I like the anticipation of a new episode, then knowing I have a week to wait for more. I love seeing the story unfold and the characters grow. What …
The Late-Summer Crazy The kids are arguing…again. The dishes aren’t put away and the floors need attention. Don’t even ask about the status of the bathroom. The sheen of summer break has grown dull and now we’re in the countdown to school. I know many moms are about crazy from …
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In a previous post, we learned a general introduction to encouragement and that there are typically two types: goal-directed encouragement and person-directed encouragement. Both are vital to our social relationships. Both also show up clearly in the different types of social support we offer to others during difficult times. Support …
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He Tried to Help… The other day my husband wanted some Parmesan cheese. It was odd that I didn’t have any in the refrigerator already. I woke up the next morning and saw a new bottle, front and center in our fridge. My first thought was, “He bought the wrong …
A Bad Day Bad days happen, right? Examples of a bad day may include waking up in pain (hip pain and headaches tend to be my wake-up friends lately). Maybe a bad day is when you’re clumsy and nothing seems to go the way you want it to – you …
After 31 years of marriage, I’ve learned a lot. Don’t let the longevity fool you. We struggle just like everybody else. And just because I have a Ph.D. in communication doesn’t mean I’m immune to the normal, destructive thought patterns we all have. Staying in Love Staying in love requires …
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Humility Hurts Humility is nice in theory but not in practice. When I’m not writing and coaching, I teach college students. RIght now my classes are fully online. This means the students submit all their work online and I grade and provide feedback in the assignment area. As I worked …
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Marriage Over Time I’ve been married a while. If you have been, too, then you’ve seen that time sort of settles in. You know all his quirks and he knows yours. You have a daily routine and things are likely moving along just fine. Yep, fine. Some days are probably …
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My kids say I have the “mom look.” I’m guessing you probably do, too. It’s the look that says, “I know you’re up to something and you’re not getting away with it!” The look is made up of eye contact, facial expressions, and more – all forms of nonverbal communication. …
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