Have you ever been stuck on an island with no way off? While I’ve never been marooned on an actual physical island, there have been many times when I’ ve felt trapped, unable to change no matter what I tried. Everyone has. Think of an......
There is a critical secret that you must understand to succeed in your marriage. And guess what? This secret is important for succeeding and flourishing in other areas of your life as well. Marriage: A Secret Revealed The secret? "Healthy people consistently recharge themselves emotionally, spiritually, mentally, and physically."...
2 to 5 years. That’s how long it seems like most marriages are lasting today, if you read the headlines. Every week I talk to someone who has recently gotten divorced or is contemplating it. Whether I’m in the grocery store, in my counseling office,......
What creates emotional intimacy? One thing’s for sure – it’s the way to a more deeply satisfying relationship. But how? Well this summer, I learned some secrets – some practical steps for getting there. I had the joy of hearing psychologist Dr. James Coffield reveal......
April 2, 2012 Sorry to be so blunt with that question, but for many people, marriage is slowly sapping their internal resources. I know this from many years of counseling and from studying the brain’s neurochemistry. So, allow me a moment to be technical, because......
Overly-Fixated vs. Overly-Driven Fun? Isn’t our hedonistic culture already overly-fixated on entertaining ourselves? Yes, but many of us are overly -driven. Those of us who are super-committed to the work we do— who are diligent, determined, and dedicated—run the risk of pushing ourselves too hard......