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“The beauty of emotions is that they are highly individualized, depending more on your inner interpretations than on your outer circumstances.” (Barbara L. Fredrickson, Professor of Psychology, in her book, Positivity p. 40)
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“[In times of conflict] the natural inclination is to try to change your partner, but efforts directed solely at such change often make the conflict worse. When you genuinely accept your partner, you may achieve peace … Read more
Several years ago I knew a man who said that he had mastered the temple endowment. I was intrigued. He claimed that he could sit down and sleep for an entire session with only minor interruptions. That was his definition … Read more
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“So the issue is not whether you and your child will get into struggles; you will. The issue is how you will resolve them and how you and your child will feel when you walk away … Read more
We recently had one of our readers ask a challenging question. We felt like it would be useful to share her question and Dr. Wally’s response in hopes that others will find benefit from it.
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I recently found you … Read more
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“See beyond your partner’s negative actions in the moment to the good intentions from which they spring or the positive consequences they sometimes have.” (Andrew Christensen in his book, Reconcilable Differences, p. 6)
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“Scholars distinguish three kinds of ‘work orientation:’a job, a career, and a calling. You do a job for the paycheck at the end of the week…A career entails deeper personal investment in work. You mark your … Read more
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“At times of strong emotion there is nothing as comforting and helpful as a person who listens and understands.” (Child psychologist, Haim Ginott, in his book, Between Parent and Child, p. 28)
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Latter-day Saints have a unique view of law. For us, law is not a quirky and mysterious invention God uses to test His creation. Rather we understand that law governs the universe, and God Himself obeys it. According to our … Read more
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“Discussions invariably end on the same note they begin…If you start an argument harshly-meaning you attack your spouse verbally-you’ll end up with at least as much tension as you began. But if you use a softened … Read more