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...]
Why People who have Affairs are Stupid
People who have affairs are stupid. I don’t mean that an as insult; it’s more of a fact… sometimes. Some people who have affairs are just stupid. Most people who are caught having affairs will adamantly admit what they did was stupid (even if what was stupid to them was getting caught). What … [Read more...]
3 Valuable Phrases for a Happy Marriage
Here’s one of the most important phrases we can learn in marriage: That’s a good point. If you’re wondering how to respond to this claim, might I suggest, “That’s a good point”? See how easy it is. You don’t have to like what’s said; you just need to acknowledge it as having good to it, which is … [Read more...]
Perfectionism vs. Fear of Failure
I’ve never really cared about perfectionism – what does that even look like? When I was ten and playing hockey, perfect wasn’t an option. I couldn’t just jump into being in the NHL at that age, so perfection wasn’t a real thing to me. I was always more afraid of failure and not being good enough … [Read more...]
Are you Angry or Just Grouchy?
A few months ago my wife and I were trying to get our 2.5 year old and 9 month old out the door (parents know this joy). My wife said something pretty benign to me and I snapped something back at her. I do my best to always be calm in my responses, but this time I heard myself speaking in a way … [Read more...]
Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are Scary
Last week when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did a public interview with Oprah, they proved that they’re scary because they’re wolves in sheep’s clothing. You can disagree with me, but I hope you will continue reading as the main purpose of this article is to help you better recognize the wolves … [Read more...]
Why Female Empowerment is Dangerous for Women
Please Note: This post is written by someone who has grown up Canadian with middle to upper class family and friends. Even my current therapy practice involves middle to upper class clients, so my perspective is limited. I will also point out that I’m a serious mama’s boy, my sister is my best … [Read more...]
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