Listening with the heart

Maybe you have seen the commercial where a couple is out for a romantic dinner yet all the while the male is checking a game while conversation is taking place with his partner.  Sadly, the commercial makes light of something all too common in relationships – instead of being intentional … Read More

Don’t you just love social media

In this fast-paced, hurry-up world we now find ourselves, the ability to have information and having it at our fingertips has become extremely helpful. Facebook, Twitter, and the other outlets, now connect all of us together at the press of a button. We think its wonderful right? But what about … Read More

Personality Conflicts

What is it about that person that makes me feel that I really don’t like being around them? Is it her perfume, or his cologne? Is it the fact that they didn’t shower this morning, and should have? Maybe it’s their personality. There are various personalities and they don’t always … Read More

Keeping it honest – to tell or not to tell?

Have you ever felt the need to keep something from a partner to prevent them from feeling hurt or disappointed? There are times in many relationships when the idea arises that not hurting the other’s feelings is more important than being honest. However, as is often seen with couples, this … Read More

What Does “I love you” Mean to You?

Does it mean “I passionately love you and can’t live without you” Does it mean “I accept you for whom you are and can live with that.” Does it mean that “up to now you haven’t disappointed me, so keep up the good work?” We so often have different meanings … Read More

Friends

You remember the hit TV series…right? There was always something going on, whether it was one of their love lives or just everyday occurrences. They always seemed to be there for one another. Admittedly, some of their advice wasn’t always the best, but they were friends, and friends are there … Read More

“I don’t love you but I always will”

One of my favorite bands is The Civil Wars. One of the first songs I heard was called “Poison and Wine”. The song is about the realization of a couple that their marriage is not perfect and frankly, that they do not even like each other sometimes, but they are … Read More

Warning sign in your relationship

Wish you could know if your relationship or marriage would be happily ever after or end in heartache. Well, research by John Gottman, PhD on couple relationships has come a long way and has found 4 negative interactions that if allowed to run wild in your relationship will likely destroy … Read More

Thanksgiving: For the Single Person

Imagine a large dining room table full of food, family, and maybe an animal or two trying to locate the best time to attack the turkey that is sitting way too close to the edge. One would think that this scenario is what most people will experience this Thanksgiving. However; … Read More

What’s in a Kiss?

What’s in a kiss? Hopefully, it’s passion. An embrace can mean certain things to people, most assuredly. However, usually it’s given as a sign of affection, but without the strength and enthusiasm behind a deep and emotional kiss. A look, a glance or even a stare can create desire within … Read More