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I never knew how invested I was in being right. I joke with my husband of almost 30 years, “You know it will turn out that I was right.” And often I am. But when I am wrong, I never realized how defensive I was getting. Change the subject, or defend my actions, I’d . . . → Read More: A Confession for the Soul-Learn to Apologize

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One of the beautiful lessons I’ve learned from my relationship with my amazing man is about support. Before we met I thought I was really great at supporting those I love. When I offered him support on different occasions I noticed there was a resistance on his part. He explained to me that although he appreciated my . . . → Read More: Supporting Those We Love

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Most of us make annual appointments to see our physicians, our dentists, our optometrists, etc… just to make sure we’re healthy. Responsible parents take their children annually to their pediatricians to monitor their children’s growth and physical well-being. Why is it then, that married couples don’t get annual relationship check-ups just to make sure . . . → Read More: Marriage Fitness

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Think about your last encounter with a “difficult” person. Did you stay composed or did your anger blur your judgment to the point of emotional havoc? Most people feel immediate regret after losing their temper. So, how can you keep your cool the next time?

We’ve all encountered difficult people. The… Blamer, Control Freak, . . . → Read More: Dealing With Difficult People