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Four Secrets to a Happy, Lasting Marriage: Secret #1

Four Secrets to a Happy, Lasting Marriage: Secret #1

First Barrier The first major barrier to having the happy, loving marriage you thought you were getting when you fell in love, is the belief that being in love and committing to life together is all you need. It’s a lie! Love and Commitment, contrary to what...
The PRICE of Being Too Generous

The PRICE of Being Too Generous

A few years ago, I published a book titled Pungent Boundaries about my years-long journey disconnecting from codependency and setting healthy boundaries. Another way to describe codependency is being inappropriately helpful, or generous to someone who seems desperate...
Living On Purpose

Living On Purpose

What does it mean? I believe that we each come into this life with some lessons to learn and a purpose to fulfill. Maybe the purpose is fulfilled when we learn to forgive someone who hurt us, or become more loving toward someone who has unlovable traits. No doubt we...
Help, Please! How Did We Get Here?

Help, Please! How Did We Get Here?

Falling in Love is Easy! The energy of new love is so all-consuming that we’re sure (1) we’ll be happy forever, (2) we’ll resolve any differences without fighting, (3) neither of us will ever vomit, have uncontrolled diarhea, be unfaithful, disagree...
Beware of Prayer

Beware of Prayer

A Feel Good Story That Illustrates an Important Truth Camping in N. California The boys and I were camping in the mountains of Northern California with extended family.  We went to the nearby town one afternoon to do laundry.  Peter, age 4, with his brother...