Many people... meaning me... hate being invited to weddings because the gift giving experience can be very stressful. When I was younger I found I would distance myself from anyone who was getting serious in a relationship because I didn’t want to be invited to a wedding and needing to buy a gift. … [Read more...]
Are you a good person?
Lots or people think they’re a good person, but... um... no. They’re pretty lousy. What is a good person? I know people who say: “I’m good to my family and friends, so I’m a good person.” Wow, big accomplishment; you’re good to people you like. And apparently we have two different ideas of good … [Read more...]
Forgive & Forget is Dumb
In my book Emotional Sex: Making Good Relationships Great I teach ‘forgive & protect’ because we need to be finding the lesson in our hurt in order to prevent it from happening again. This past week I was reminded of this. Alyshia and I never shared a bed before we got married... yeah, I was … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Saving Money on your Wedding
Getting married is amazing... but not worth going into serious debt over. The best part of my wedding last month was seeing old friends and laughing at what we’ve been through. Plus, it gave me a glimpse of what it feels like to be a celebrity with paparazzi following me around constantly taking … [Read more...]
How to Get Along with the People You Live With
Living with someone(s) can be hard whether it’s family, a partner/spouse, or random roommate. I am currently living what many people fear: Being married and living at home with your mom. My wife and I are in this situation not by choice – I’m not that big a loser – but because our house isn’t … [Read more...]
2 Simple Tricks to have a Long & Happy Marriage
There are two simple things you can do that will increase the likelihood of a long and happy union; they’re nothing mind blowing, but they’re something we tend to neglect and ignore in our busyness, tiredness, and the general complacency that sneaks into long term relationships. Any guesses? Hide … [Read more...]
Why I recommend waiting for marriage to have sex
(Before the ceremony) After 35 years and a 9 year relationship, I will be getting married, which mean I will soon no longer be saying that I’m a 35 year old virgin... assuming my bride doesn’t run away... or that I don’t get into a car accident on the way to the wedding or to the hotel after. … [Read more...]
Are you limiting your happiness?
This week a wise woman said to me that a major reason for the lack of happiness and the emotional struggles we face in our society are based on first world problems. She explained that our culture is a breeding ground for over thinking things and making the small stuff huge. She shared a story … [Read more...]
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