Following in line with the blog from a few weeks ago, 50 Ways to Ruin a Relationship, this post will give you 7 great ways to increase fighting. You may be thinking, “Why would I want to increase fighting?” That’s a good question. I’m yet to find a good answer. Typically, people fight because … [Read more...]
Am I Useless?
The one question I have heard people of all ages ask whether friends, clients, or young people I’ve worked and volunteered with is “Am I useless?” This universal question resonates with so many people because many of us have a negative voice in our head that likes to tell us that we’re useless and … [Read more...]
50 Great Ways to Ruin Your Relationship
The following list gives very practical tips for ruining your relationship based on real situations that I have encountered in my time as a therapist... and as an embarrassingly huge romantic comedy fan. If you can’t tell, this post is meant to be a sarcastic exercise to point out ways we screw up … [Read more...]
An Important Key to Forgiving
As a therapist I have heard some pretty terrible life stories... no, I’m no bragging; I’m not that weird. I hear everything from suicidal desires to domestic abuse to molestation and assault... you know, not your typical dinner party conversations: (victim) “It’s so good to meet you; let me tell … [Read more...]
You Might be an Extrovert & Not Know It
So despite all my schooling, being in a counselling position for 10 years, and being one of those people who spends way too much time over analyzing himself, I had a very strange realization the other day. I’m actually an extrovert. Now, people who know me will probably say: “Yeah, we know. How … [Read more...]
The Curse of Being Funny
As long as I can remember I wanted to be funny. I thought laughter was the ultimate gift to give people, and I desperately wanted to be able to offer this. I ended up hooked on everything comedy, especially with the classics like Abbott and Costello and Martin and Lewis. I was obsessed with … [Read more...]
Something Every Woman Should Read
No, I am not a woman, and yes I am brazen enough to claim that this is something every woman should read. Do I understand women? Absolutely... kind of. Am I delusional? No, but you can decide by reading this... offering an opportunity to make up your own opinion rather than be controlling is … [Read more...]
Are you a workoholic?
Some people follow the motto ‘Life’s short, play hard’, but I grew up in a home that was more like ‘Life’s short, get as much done as you can while looking perfect because God and people are watching you’. It’s not a simple saying just like it’s not a simple lifestyle. Fortunately, I eventually … [Read more...]
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