Have you ever watched someone slam a cabinet door and instantly thought, what is their problem? Or maybe you have been the one who went quiet, pulled away, or snapped over something small while the people around you had no idea what was really going on. Most people think … [Read more...] about Every Behavior Is a Message
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The Quiet Damage of Hiding Your Expectations
I think there are two alternative points of view when it comes to expectations. Many people would say, “If you don’t have any expectations, you won’t be disappointed.” Maybe this would work—just maybe. But what if you’re just telling yourself, you don’t have any … [Read more...] about The Quiet Damage of Hiding Your Expectations
Is Technology Ruining Our Relationships? Navigating Communication in the Digital Age
I said a quick prayer and pressed the send button. This action is, of course, after I wrote, edited, rewrote, re-edited, and prayed that the person on the other end would understand my words and my heart. The Struggle with Digital Communication My thoughts raced. This topic … [Read more...] about Is Technology Ruining Our Relationships? Navigating Communication in the Digital Age
Healthy Communication With God
Do you ever wonder how you can communicate better with someone you disagree with? Do you ever regret something you told someone? Can you remember words that made a difference in your life? Words can have a powerful meaning, and what we say can affect relationships positively … [Read more...] about Healthy Communication With God
How to Have A Better Conversation with your Spouse
The convo everyone wants to have, whether they know how or not. Do you ever go on a date with your partner or spouse and struggle not to talk about the same old stuff? To-do lists? The kids? The job? You think to yourself on the way home, “I wish we could talk about … [Read more...] about How to Have A Better Conversation with your Spouse
The Blessing and Curse of Adult Siblings
As you enter adulthood, you often hear the trite advice, “watch out for your in-laws!” Perhaps most often this warning pertains to your mother-in-law. (My mother-in-law is certainly not worthy of such warning but perhaps you know one who is!) Many movies have depicted the tension … [Read more...] about The Blessing and Curse of Adult Siblings
