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...]
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...]
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...]
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