Marriage is like combining two halves of a house to make one home.
Imagine that a person has many friends in the construction industry. When it comes time to make a new home, he calls a couple of his buddies … Read more
Month: December 2017
The Perils of Praise
What’s your reaction if I tell you that you are the sweetest, finest, brightest, most talented and beautiful person I have ever known?
You will probably have several reactions:
1. It’s nice to be appreciated. It feels good.
2. I’m … Read more
Who Deserves Our Compassion?
A good friend called to talk about a difficult uncle. He is distant and prickly. She is tired of trying to be nice to him when he shows only rudeness to her. I suggested that she try to understand his … Read more
Discoveries: Essential Truths for Relationships Making Each Other Crazy
People are as different as foods on a buffet. For example, I am an extrovert. I do my thinking on the outside. I think out loud. Nancy is an introvert. She likes to think before she talks (in spite of … Read more