Listen to the blog: The other day, I overheard my husband talking to one of his friends. They were discussing something he was genuinely interested in, something he was thinking about, something he had a strong opinion on. News to me! I had never heard any of … [Read more...] about Staying Curious: The Secret to Long-Term Love
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The Walls We Build in the Name of Boundaries
Listen to the blog: We have all been hurt by people we care about. That sort of goes with the territory. If we didn’t care about the person, we probably wouldn’t feel the hurt. So, when we get hurt, we do what makes sense. We pull back. We create distance. We start … [Read more...] about The Walls We Build in the Name of Boundaries
You Can’t Change Other People—Here’s What You *Can* Do
We can’t change others. We can’t, and we shouldn’t want to. I know—you may be thinking, If you knew so-and-so, you would change your mind about trying to change people. But regardless of whether someone else needs to change or not, it is not our job to do it. Besides, if … [Read more...] about You Can’t Change Other People—Here’s What You *Can* Do
Pearls Before Pigs: Biblical Wisdom for Setting Healthy Relationship Boundaries
How Jesus’s Teaching on “Pearls Before Pigs” Can Help You Guard Your Heart Stuck in a Painful Pattern There I was again, stuck in what had become a very familiar pattern. Maybe you’ve been there, too—finding yourself in yet another painful interaction with someone you care … [Read more...] about Pearls Before Pigs: Biblical Wisdom for Setting Healthy Relationship Boundaries
Trust and Intimacy: The Essential Building Blocks of Deep Relationships
Trust and intimacy go hand in hand. It's crucial to recognize the interdependence between the two. If you deeply trust someone, an unspoken intimacy permeates your relationship. Knowing this information stays private, you can easily share details of your life with this person. … [Read more...] about Trust and Intimacy: The Essential Building Blocks of Deep Relationships
Four Ways to Detox After the Holidays
Well we made it! Whew. That was a close one! But in fact, we are on the other side of holiday season (except Mardi Gras, of course) and we are also on the other side of the-year-we-do-not-speak-of. Let's pause and give ourselves a pat on the back!! Yay Us!The end of the year … [Read more...] about Four Ways to Detox After the Holidays
