The other week I experienced a situation that led to learning a very strong difference between men and women. The bonus is this story also points out the best way to deal with a potential fight situation, which means this post is a 2 for 1deal. The day started like most. I brought down my three … [Read more...]
Something You Can Do for Someone You Love
One of the best things we can do for people we love is to write them a paper letter – yes, paper. Sending an “I love you” or “I was thinking of you, and wanted to say hi,” text or email has value, but giving an actual letter you wrote on paper means more. It’s like people value that little extra … [Read more...]
A Post to Help Agnostics Make a Choice
The other week I wrote that I can do dumb things (Christians like me ruin Christianity); this might be one of those times. This post is based on an idea that has been on my heart for awhile and I was pushed to do it after a number of clients asked me questions that will be answered below. The main … [Read more...]
Self Esteem Made Simple
My three year old, Gracie, has a superior grasp on emotional health than most grownups... by a long shot. She lets herself feel her emotions and knows how to comfort herself. She’s so good, she proves we don’t need things like booze, pot, or sugar to feel better. She just need a blankie and a … [Read more...]
Is Pride Month Counterproductive?
Please Note: This post attempts to be respectful of both my friends who are part of the Pride community and my friends who struggle with it. Sometimes when we try to be respectful to everyone, we upset both sides... so I guess either way it’ll be unifying, but hopefully it’s respectful. I really … [Read more...]
Why Men Don’t Do Chores
Women regularly complain to me as a therapist that their guy doesn’t do enough around the house – familiar? My wife has the opposite problem; she complains that I do too much… at least she used to. That complaint disappeared after my sister-in-law said, “Never complain about a guy who doesn’t need … [Read more...]
Part 2: Talking to My Daughters About Sex
When it comes to talking about sex with kids, there shouldn’t be the official sex talk that is super awkward for everyone, but a more ongoing open discussion made up of many smaller conversations like when you’re on a long drive or sitting by a lake. It’s like how kids share more with their friends … [Read more...]
You are a Treasure: Talking to My Daughters About Sex Pt1
My daughters are one and three, so talking about sex won’t be for awhile, but my plan is to do more than my parents did. Fortunately, that won’t be hard – nothing isn’t hard to beat. I remember when I was in university, my brother’s older, married friend made a comment about sex, and my Mom … [Read more...]
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