The other week I was at a church and the speaker preached on reconciliation, but never actually addressed what it is. It was like a politician answering a question: (politician) “I’d like to talk to you about the budget... so let’s talk about zoo animals.” Unfortunately for the speaker, he had a … [Read more...]
Are you Shy or Rude?
Back in my 20s, when I was dating my ex girlfriend of five years, a time I learned a lot because I made so many mistakes (whereas now when I’m near perfect... if you have no idea what perfect is like this wordy and rambling introductory sentence), my ex girlfriend’s divorced dad married a woman who … [Read more...]
Everyone Needs an Anti-Role Model
It’s well known that role models are important for inspiring and giving direction. I’ve also found that knowing who someone’s role model is helps me have a better idea of who that person really is beyond his or her social face; you can fake being nice, but if your role model is Donald Trump, I’m … [Read more...]
Why I Feel Sorry for Male Celebs like James Franco
Sexual harassment is a terrible thing, especially by people with power. You know what else is terrible? A witch hunt. Mob mentality never leads to good decisions unless you enjoy unnecessary carnage. Male celebrities have found themselves in a terrible spot as demonstrated by Seth Meyers … [Read more...]
Why I Believe in Adam & Eve & Not Evolution
Yes, this title is true, and no, I’m not being sarcastic... or am I? No, I’m not being sarcastic and that last question was just me being a jerk. My claiming I believe in the Adam and Eve story as described in the Bible is not me being a jerk; it’s actually an honest statement about an important … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Criticism/Advice Better
You need to embrace criticism... is good advice that makes you want to slap the person giving it (receiver) “Yeah, I know; I’m not stupid. Which cheek do you want me to slap?” It’s amazing how advice feels like criticism, and criticism feels like a putdown; it’s as if you’re too dumb to have … [Read more...]
Tips to be a Great Listener
I was once told people on the autism spectrum (e.g. Asperger syndrome) were bad listeners because they struggle to recognize social cues and read facial expressions, but I have found that they can actually be superior at listening based on the mistakes I described last week. For instance, I … [Read more...]
I Bet Your Partner Isn’t as Good at Listening as He Thinks
While working with couples in my marriage therapy practice I’ve recently heard a number of guys claim they are very good listeners, which makes the wives burst out in laughter. It’s really great these husbands can make their partners laugh, but unfortunately, that wasn’t their goal, which means, … [Read more...]
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