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ARTArticleI Love Warren Buffett! And Bill Gates!ARTArticleI Love You, You’re Perfect, Now ChangeHow often have you heard the phrase “opposites attract”? This principle is based on the idea that we are attracted to other people not because they are similar to us, but because they possess certain talents, skills, and qualities we lack. When we are fascinated with someone, we often hope that their strengths and talents will become our own, on an unconscious level we want to possess those qualities that we lack. Our hope is that our own strengths and abilities will in turn, complement the relationship.ARTArticleI Want Him Back; I Don't Want Him BackHave you been through a break up lately? Did you leave your boyfriend or is it the other way around? Have you thought about getting together again? If you answer YES to that last question, here are some things you need to know before you try to get your ex boyfriend back.
1. Who broke up with who?ARTArticleIdentify Four Misbeliefs You Need to Change to Detach From False Guilt - Christian CodependencyHere's another help to overcome Christian codependency: Identify four common misbeliefs you need to change to detach from false guilt. Guilt is meant to help us identify when we have done something wrong. Guilt can be experienced as a physical pain, a nagging sense that something is wrong, a strong feeling that won't go away, a mental conviction, or a prickling of the conscience. Because guilt is associated with the assumption that we have done wrong, we assume that whenever we encounter guilt that it means we are guilty. This isn't necessarily true.ARTArticleIn This Day and Age Is Chivalry Dead...?Today I watched an elderly man open his wife’s car door. This occurs millions of times a day right? It’s a rather mundane and innocuous gesture to be sure. However, I was instantly flooded with thoughts and emotions about it. I wondered why, this act triggered, this symbolism of chivalry had provoked me so. Did he open her door out of obligation or respect? Had he always done this?ARTArticleIs it Me(of course not)...or Him?I wish there was a graph that let me know what was my fault and what was his problem. Is it my own crazy thinking that takes over at any damn time it pleases OR is there “REAL” proof that he is pulling away and NOW he’s just not that into me?
Last week we went out two nights and one of those nights was spent clothes shopping. We were looking for something he could wear to my work cocktail party. We had been exchanging texts daily and we even had one mini phone conversation.ARTArticleJesus is the Gift of RelationshipAround this time of year there are all kinds of catchy phrases. Jesus is the “reason for the season” is the one that immediately pops into my mind. Another one from the past is “What Would Jesus Do?”. I feel like this trivializes Jesus and is either seasonal or just trendy. Jesus should be what we are all about, every day of the year. Jesus is the spiritual basis for family regulatory therapy, a body/mind model of therapy that I use in my practice.ARTArticleLove and Respect in RelationshipsI’m always a little bit surprised when people who live together don’t respect each other enough to (1) listen, really, listen, (2) try to understand their partner and then, (3) work to compromise. It actually seems illogical. If you buy the idea that we’re each unique human beings, then it goes without saying that we’ll each be different. So, it follows then that when we choose to live with someone, we won’t always get exactly what we want.ARTArticleLove Is Not a Power GameI recently heard said that in relationships that all arguments, tensions and breakdowns are based on one thing’ Do I Matter to You?’
The western world seems fuelled by one up man ship; who has what, owns what, whose thinner,sexier, richer, more successful, more intelligent or more popular. All of which strives to say ‘I’m better than you’ or ‘You’re not as good as me’.ARTArticleLove, Conscience, FaithRemember that relationships and love are not events, they are processes. Loving our children and others can bring many challenges. Challenges cause us to want other people to change. We need to be courageous and look inside ourselves whenever we think someone else needs to change.
1 Timothy 1:5, “The goal of this command is love which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.”ARTArticleMarriage Help for Christians - 5 Stages Of Grief In Affairs For The Betrayed SpouseThis marriage help for Christians explains the five stages of grief that the betrayed spouse will go through when discovering that the spouse is having an affair. The last thing we plan on when we get married is our partner being unfaithful. People typically say that they would never tolerate it and would definitely divorce. But when the reality hits home, most people try to save their marriages. Christians typically have the idea that divorce is Biblically allowed as a result of an affair but that God prefers they try to work it out and most do try (Matthew 5:31-32).ARTArticleMarriage Help For Christians - 7 Signs That Your Spouse's Affair Is Truly OverThis marriage help for Christians will allow you to recognize whether or not your spouse's affair is really over. Affairs don't necessarily end at the first disclosure or discovery. There is often a time period where the spouse says it is over but continues the affair. During this time, the wayward spouse is typically defensive and withdrawn and unwilling to disclose details or make changes. True repentance involves a willingness to be honest and accountable and experience the pain associated with confession similar to what David experienced in Psalm 32.ARTArticleMarriage Help for Christians - Four Things You Can Do To Change Your Difficult MarriageAre you looking for marriage help for Christians to guide you in deciding whether to stay in your difficult marriage? Before you decide to leave, make sure you have tried these four things:ARTArticleMarriage Help For Christians - How Does a Woman Respect a Man Who Does Not Love?This marriage help for Christians answers the question: How does a woman respect a man who does not love her? Ephesians 5:33 says, "However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband" (NIV). This isn't a problem in a healthy marriage, but it is tricky in a difficult marriage.ARTArticleMarvi
Discovers School - 10 Steps to Creating Effective Study Habits for Your ChildNow that you have establish the "family routine" for the new school year; it's time to help create great study habits for your children. Tests and assignments are part of the school routine and encouraging good work and study habits will help improve your child's grades and confidence in themselves for accomplishing tasks.
The success of a child in school is dependent on their study habits and organizational skills. Establishing a homework routine or habit early will ensure fewer struggles for your child as they continue through school and life.ARTArticleMasturbation is self-loveMention the word “Masturbation” and what do you think of? While masturbation means different things to different people, it is one of the most misunderstood subjects in the world, as it is enshrined in mystery and secrecy because of the simple reason we speak so little about it. Masturbation may evoke massive levels of guilt and shame, as many of us were told from when we were young not to touch ourselves “down there”.rARTArticleMcDonalds SexIs your sex life like McDonalds? Filling, but full of empty calories? Satisfying, but nothing special? Let's face it, we all go to McDonalds occasionally, but if you eat nothing but a plain hamburger every day, you probably need to branch out to something more appetizing, like a Double McRib sometimes. If your sex life also seems like an old, stale cheeseburger, maybe it's time for you to review what's going on in your relationship sexually.
Here are a few questions to ask yourself:ARTArticleMen Fall In Love And Want To Commit To Happy WomenBeing a relationship coach and dealing with breakup issues a good chunk of time, I have a lot of anxious female clients/readers who are on the brink of a nervous breakdown because they feel their world is falling apart: i.e. their men seem to fade into the state of indifference. They panic and need a healthy dose of inspiration to get their self-confidence back.
Is He Pulling Away? Bring Him Back From The BrinkARTArticleMy Ex Is Seeing Someone Else, Should I Panic?Rebound relationship is a common occurrence during a breakup. My clients usually get terribly anxious when they find out that their exes are dating again or entering a new relationship. They want to know how to stop this or how their exes can do this, what that means, etc. They ask, "Does it mean they're over me?" Chill, folks. The answer is, very likely, no and the fact that they're seeing someone else can actually work in your favor as it serves as a clarity and as such it can even hasten the reconciliation process if you know how to handle yourself.ARTArticleNight On, Night OffAs a couple’s therapist, my social acquaintances are always asking my opinion on their relationships. While ethically I cannot give advice outside of the scope of my practice, we are still able to have some fun and light conversations about the state of relationships in general. I am always curious as to what keeps couples together, and will ask my social group what successes they have had with their own partners.ARTArticleOvercome Christian Codependency - Do These 4 Things When Dealing With Chronic Illness In A Loved OneThere are 4 things you must do when dealing with chronic illness in a loved one to overcome Christian codependency. When someone we care about is chronically ill, we react to it the same way people react to other situations that are continually stressful and uncontrollable. Christian codependency tells us we have to sacrifice ourselves without limits. Doing these 4 things will enable you to cope in a balanced and healthy way:ARTArticleOvercome Christian Codependency By Learning How To Take Care Of YourselfYou can overcome Christian codependency by learning how to take care of yourself. Christian codependency promotes misconceptions about when God thinks it is okay to put yourself before others. We have to care about ourselves and others. One of the best ways to determine if you should put someone else's request or need before your own is to consider your motive. Here are some reasons you might be compelled to neglect your own needs for someone else's:ARTArticleOvercoming Christian Codependency - Four Truths To Determine When To Put Yourself Before OthersWhen overcoming Christian codependency, how do you know when you should put your needs or the other person's needs first? By applying these four truths:
1. You have to stay emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally healthy.
Ephesians 5:29 "After all, no one ever hates his own body, but he feeds and cares for it" (NIV).ARTArticleParticipation in a Relationship is a MustA Deeper Look at The Passive/Active Concept in Relationships.
Waiting isn’t Participating
Yesterday I talked with Frank and Nicole about their very different life postures: passive or active. Frank and Nicole have been together for a little over two years. They truly love each other. And, one important positive is that they have many of the same values and interests.ARTArticlePay Attention to Your Feelings – They’re Your FriendsA Deeper Look at Your Feelings.ARTArticlePersonal Beliefs Necessary For Self-EsteemYou probably already know that self-confidence (self-esteem) is necessary to feel happiness inside and to achieve success out in the world. So, increasing our awareness of ourselves is pretty important as we do our life journey.
Let’s get acquainted with how a self-confident person thinks. Below you’ll see some positive thoughts or beliefs. As you read, ask yourself how many of these are true for you?
- I believe I have value because I’m human.
- I believe that I know myself, both my positives and negatives and that I accept them both.ARTArticlePositive Self-Talk in Place of DefensesA Deeper Look at Personality and Relationships.ARTArticlePrayer for Peace of Mind Don’t Let the Devil Stop You!Prayer for Peace of Mindr
Don’t Let the Devil Stop You!
Regardless of the circumstances, regardless of the pressure, regardless of the delays, don’t let the devil stop your progress.
You know God has spoken to you, His word has resounded in your mind over and over. You dream about it, you think about it, you long for it… but every time you try to move forward something thwarts your progress.
That thwarting is the devil. The devil knows if he lets up on you, you will do powerful things for the Kingdom of God.ARTArticleProdigal Children - Six Things You Absolutely Must DoWatching your prodigal children make choices that you fear will cause pain and consequences and you know are out of God's will is heart-wrenching. The parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32 provides the model for six things you absolutely must do when dealing with your prodigal children:ARTArticleRelationships and Conflict of ExpectationsHas your girl friend ever said this: “What does it take to get him to change” ? Or have you received advice from a friend saying: “You just need to train him how you want him to be”? As a Relationship Coach and the Heart Protector of Women I want to tackle the topic of trying to change someone.