When things take a negative turn in our romantic relationships, we often feel lost and overwhelmed. After a major relational wound, do you know how to restore connection and repair the relationship? Overcoming Relationship Hurt is a Process Emotional healing in … [Read more...] about Responding to the Wreckage: 3 Choices for Relational Wounds
Marriage
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
It Used To Be So Easy Living Here With You
It used to be so easy living here with you. Until it wasn’t. What happened? The instant attraction. Staying up all night talking. Planning the future. Supporting each other through the good, the bad, and the ugly. Celebrating individual and … [Read more...] about It Used To Be So Easy Living Here With You
This is Going to Hurt Like Hell
Why is there so much hurt in life? Not getting invited to the social all your friend group attends.Your first love that isn’t really love, but how is a young heart to know.The rejection letter, even if it wasn’t your college of choice.Not getting a call back from the interview … [Read more...] about This is Going to Hurt Like Hell
Helping Your Spouse Open Up Again
I’ve had the honor of working with many couples over the past several years, and although the stories are unique, the issues usually aren’t. Typically there’s a breach of trust that makes loving and respecting each other difficult, if not impossible. The breach may be obvious … [Read more...] about Helping Your Spouse Open Up Again
Marriage: Is God Enough In Hard Times?
As a marriage counselor, I get the joy of seeing complete reconciliation of the relationship and a better marriage than in the beginning. But, at the same time, I must first walk through the valleys with people who do not see a path forward nor can imagine the outcome they hope … [Read more...] about Marriage: Is God Enough In Hard Times?
