Whatever happened to worry? I’m not sure the last time I heard someone say they were worried because it’s always “anxious” now. It’s like anxiety is more important: “I’m not worried; I’m anxious. It’s much worse.” If that’s the case, then we as a society are intensifying our issues to be bigger … [Read more...]
The Most Important Commonality between Men & Women (Pt 6: Differences between men & women)
What I’m about to claim may seem a little Christian-y (although the text I’m considering is also used by Jews and Muslims). Despite its religious affiliation, however, this lesson is valuable for everyone to see since it has huge implications, and not understanding it has led to some tragic … [Read more...]
This is the “Feel Sorry for Yourself” Culture
After a particularly long day of work, I recently shared with my wife: “Some days it feels like people just want to feel sorry for themselves,” and her response surprised me: “Yeah, but who doesn’t?” The topic of feeling sorry for yourself had come up before, so she’d had time to consider it, and on … [Read more...]
Christians (like me) Ruin Christianity
I was once told Christians are the main reason more people don’t want to be Christian as well. This makes sense. For instance, when I was in my 20s and had serious workaholism problems, that’s not exactly a great sales pitch for God: “Be a Christian and have depression like me; it’s great!” … [Read more...]
A Gift You Can Give Everyone This Christmas
This has been a difficult year for many people (minus a few like me who have been very blessed, but I won’t get into that because I’m sure someone would want to pop me in the nose for even mentioning that). Fortunately, I have a gift you can gift everyone, which in turn, is a wonderful gift for … [Read more...]
Patience, Parenting, & How Women Affect Men
My dad was a strong disciplinarian with his kids and I... well, I suck. When I was a kid, you didn’t mess with my dad. Me?... whatever; I’ll take it. With my dad you knew your place – you were a child and he was the adult. He had three kids who were continually praised for being very well … [Read more...]
3 Fascinating Studies about Men & Women
As a marriage therapist I often get asked if there are any good books I can recommend. I like to recommend The Devil in the White City. It’s clearly a strange title, so when they ask what it’s about, I tell them it’s the true account of the first documented case of a psychopathic murderer. They … [Read more...]
Canada is like a Parent to the U.S.
I’m a proud Canadian, but of course, I’m proud in the Canadian way: subtle, to myself, and without hurting any feelings. Like all countries, Canada has its frustrations, and there are things I wish I could change; for instance, I don’t see myself bragging about how much I love the HST: “Paying tax … [Read more...]