The other day my wife asked me this question she came across in a parenting book: “How do you want your kids to describe you?” Any guesses how I answered this question? The world’s greatest dad? Super funny and cool? The best looking old fogey dad I could be since I’m the age of a lot kids my … [Read more...]
Why Doesn’t my Husband Compliment Me?
A client once told me that her husband never complimented her, and my first thought was, “I’m sorry, are you trying to impersonate my wife?” I didn’t go with that response, but it’s not wrong... for a husband. Now, I’m not saying “every” husband, but every normal husband. If a man’s been married … [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...]