Your Relationship - Everybody's Relationship Every single relationship has one of these responses to conflict or other negative interactions between the couple. Before jumping in, let's define each. The Stonewaller You get into a conversation and your partner just seems to "go dark" and shut down and doesn't give you anything at all (almost like…
This article was written by Paul David Tripp on crossway.org and is part of the 5 Myths series. Myth #1: Marriage will rid you of your sin. Most of the troubles we face in marriage are not intentional or personal. In most marriage situations, you do not face difficulty because your spouse intentionally did something to make your life difficult.…
"Trust" About every single couple states this 1 word when asked, "What do you think is the foundation for a good marriage?" Trust is at the top of most of their lists. Along with components of commitment, love, relationship with God - among other important pieces to a fulfilling life and marriage. So how do…
Running for Hope - Running Toward Influence At the end of 2019, I was given the honor to partner with an organization called Many Hopes through the 124th running of the 2020 Boston Marathon. Although the race was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I was still able to raise over $5,000 for Many Hopes.…
We have all been there - something unexpected happens, you get cut off driving down the street or someone ate the rest of the leftovers you were planning to feast on after a difficult day - you get angry. I have heard many approaches to anger and why people express anger in the way that…
Many of us throughout the last several months have been adapting to new normals that seem to change every other week. Whether your day to day and week to week has seen little change or your entire life, livelihood and well-being has been turned upside down - our world has changed. The Beginning - Staying…
Maybe you've heard this before... "Would you just 'calm down?'" Words that have never been more insulting than when you are looking at your spouse who has just hurt you again or continues to hurt you over and over. It's an easy defense to say that you're just "overreacting," but what if you are? How…
Lifelong love begins with a solid foundation. Is yours built to last?
Are you wondering if your fights will ever be solved? Stop spinning your wheels and finally get to the bottom of your conflicts.
The first questions I ask in a therapy session with any couple is, "How did you two first meet? What were your first impressions? What stood out?" You can probably guess the wide range of stories I hear when a couple begins to tell their story. Ultimately, regardless of their first impressions and moments, they…
