by Margie | Nov 19, 2014 | Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Self
People often deny their anger at the same time that they hold on to it. Don’t be afraid to recognize that you’re angry. Denying your anger fuels hostility, grudges, and the sense of being a victim. It is important for couples to get their issues out into the open,...
by Margie | Oct 20, 2014 | Marriage, Relationships, Self
Food for thought: “In insecure relationships, we disguise our vulnerabilities so our partner never really sees us.” -Sue Johnson, Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
by Margie | Jun 16, 2014 | Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Self
Since yesterday was Father’s Day, I am focusing today’s post on the importance of fathers on the well-being of their children. It is interesting to note that one way that fathers influence their children is indirect—-through the quality of their relationship...
by Margie | Jun 8, 2014 | Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Self
Deciding whether or not to commit to a relationship is one of the most important decisions of your life. Pat Love, in The Truth About Love, suggests taking a close, soul-searching look at your relationship. Here are some key questions she suggests that you ask...
by Margie | Jun 2, 2014 | Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Self
One of the many benefits of mindfulness practice is that it helps us cultivate “affect tolerance.” We learn how to tolerate our emotions, particularly painful ones, without running away from them. When we spend time allowing ourselves to experience our feelings...
by Margie | May 19, 2014 | Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Self
How we communicate our displeasure can make all the difference in the world to the quality of your relationship. John Gottman (Why Marriages Succeed or Fail) points out the distinctions between a complaint, a criticism, and contempt. A complaint is a specific...
