How to really listen to what your teen has to say
"You never listen to me!" The words came choking out through Andrea's tears. I suddenly felt off balance. What was happening here? I'd been ...
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Love and communication: 11 expert tips for a better marriage
On the school playground, you probably gave your girlfriend a paper heart with "I like u a LOT" painstakingly scribbled on it in your ...
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Lost In Translation
“How about a few side items with dinner sometime?” my husband said, poking his fork in the lone casserole gracing the table. Dennis’ words ...
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Understand How a Man’s Brain is Like a Waffle
Understanding the unique way of thinking each gender brings to your marriage can improve communication with and appreciation for your spouse. We like ...
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The Real Job Of Dads
A dad's primary, underlying job isn't control. It's to validate every one of his children. To validate means to let your child know over and over and ...
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The Power Of Story
Have you ever seen a $100 note lying on ground and kept on walking? Absolutely not. A $100 note is worth too much not to pick it up and put it in ...
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Talking With Your Kids About Drugs and Alcohol
By now you probably know that drugs and alcohol present an insidious threat to your children. But did you know that you are the crucial element in ...
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Of Artichokes and Midlife Marriage
In the midst of my own midlife marriage crisis, I began trying to peel back the layers of misunderstanding and pain to examine what went wrong. I ...
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Hello Again
Jan sipped her coffee and looked across the breakfast table at her husband. John was reading the newspaper as he’d done every morning for the past ...
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How Do I Stay?
“I come from a long line of leavers.” This lyrical confession from the band Caedmon’s Call grips me with sadness, regret and anxiety over ...
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If the Mask Fits, Don’t Wear It
“Would you stop goofing around, Bill? Every time I bring up a serious issue, you think it’s a big joke.” “Well, someone has to bring a little ...
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