4 Ways to Prevent Holiday Anxiety
For many people, Christmas often ends up being a bit of a let-down. The snow doesn’t quite fall thick enough, the egg nog curdles, and the relatives end up snoring on the sofa after lunch instead of playing family games. It didn’t quite turn out the way you had dreamed. More ho-hum than ho-ho.
Can You Relate to These Christmas Movie Dads?
I love Christmas movies. I’ve learned some good lessons from my favorites that have entertained our family for years. I think one of the reasons I’ve always liked them is that I can relate to so many of the dad characters in these great films. There always seems to be a part of me in every dad character, sometimes good, sometimes bad. Can you relate to some of these dads in Christmas movies?
8 Little Things that are a Big Deal in Your Marriage
I have a bit of a “get ‘er done” personality. I am all about the goal. So when my wife, Susan, and I go out on a date and get out of the car, if I am not careful, I can find myself walking ahead of her towards the restaurant, or wherever we are going, leaving her trying to catch up.
How Do You Know if You’re Being a Good Wife?
Evaluations are commonplace in work environments. No matter what kind of job you have, chances are there’s some time every year where your boss, and perhaps others, weigh in on how good you are at your job. But when do couples do spouse evaluations? Less often than we should is probably the right answer. Although marriage is certainly a complex relationship, I think there are some basic things that you and your spouse can use to tell if you’re being a good wife or husband.
How Do You Know if You’re Being a Good Husband?
Evaluations are commonplace in work environments. No matter what kind of job you have, chances are there’s some time every year where your boss, and perhaps others, weigh in on how good you are at your job. But when do couples do spouse evaluations? Less often than we should is probably the right answer. Although […]
Why It’s Good When Your Adult Daughters Still Depend On You
Parenting never ends. Even when your kids are grown and flown the coop, they still come back to you looking for help or looking for hope. Those moments can induce anxiety about your parenting (Did I teach her everything she needs to know?), frustration with the inconveniences (Why did her furnace have to go out in the middle of the night?), or…joy!
#124: Top 8 Habits to Break as a Family (Podcast)
There are lots of not-so-great choices families make once in a while with no major consequences. But when those choices become habits, you’ve got a problem. Such is the case with most of these 8 negative habits to kick. If you see them making regular appearances in your family’s life, act fast to correct them. […]
6 Dating Tips for Married Couples
I’m surprised by how many couples who have been married for some time end up seeming to view a regular date night like a trip to the dentist—they know it’s something that is good for them, but they don’t really look forward to it. If that’s you, let me suggest some ways to breathe new life into your relationship by going back to your dating days.
#123: What Not to Say to Your Spouse During a Fight (Podcast)
Toxic words poison, and sometimes even kill relationships. I confess there have been too many times when harsh, harmful words have come out of my mouth toward my wife, Susan. It grieves me. I’m continually working hard to choose my words wisely.
