The other night I had the joys of fighting with my fiancé. No, we didn’t need emotional Band Aids or a cover story for the bruising we caused because we’ve learned how to properly share our conflicting thoughts... but it still stinks; fighting stinks. In every fight there are two sides. This … [Read more...]
My Proposal Story
Proposing is a magical experience... or at least it’s supposed to be. My proposal? Not so magical, and I even proposed at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. I figured proposing there would make it doubly as magical... buutttt no. According to math rules two positives can’t make a negative, but I somehow … [Read more...]
Getting Engaged is Like…
Many people don’t realize that the words “Will you marry me?” are another way of saying “There’s a storm coming.” Getting engaged is like being hit by a hurricane because it’s always a lot more damaging and harder to endure than people expect. Instead of rain and sleet, however, you’re pounded by … [Read more...]
Said vs Heard
What is heard is sometimes very different than what is said. For instance, the other night my girlfriend and I were out walking her dog when out of the silence she said, “I don’t want to be poor.” This was a straightforward statement simply meant to share what was on her heart. Of course, I don’t … [Read more...]
Is this a Blessing?
The best question I’ve discovered to develop emotional health is: “Where is the good?” This question helps remind us that there is good in all things, and being able to find the positive makes them easier to forgive and accept. This week I discovered a new question: “Is this a blessing?” where the … [Read more...]
How to Compliment a Girl
The other day I was walking by a group of guys and I heard the one say, “I’d tap that.” No, he wasn’t saying this about me... and no, I wasn’t disappointed. This comment was directed towards a girl nearby. What was strange to me was that the guy said this like it was the ultimate compliment. It … [Read more...]
The Importance of Comparing
One of the best lessons I’ve ever learned is in the book The Spirituality of Imperfection. The lesson is given by a Rabbi who tells his disciples that everyone needs to have two pockets: one for gold and one for dirt. On the one hand, we are as precious as gold, and on the other, we’re as base as … [Read more...]
Partners are Not a Trashcan (Part 2): What They Actually Are
As we discussed last week, your partner is not a trashcan. We can’t shove whatever we want down their throats and expect them to say THANK YOU. Your partner is more like... a toilet. This will make sense in a minute or two... or an hour depending on how slow you read. And yes, I’m aware I need … [Read more...]
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