Spending time with your in-laws may leave you feeling like you’re walking on eggshells. Perhaps you got into a huge disagreement about politics earlier this year and things have been tense ever since. Or maybe you get the impression that your in-laws just don’t like you, and haven’t really accepted you into the family. Dr….
I hate to admit it, but some of the ugliest arguments in my marriage have centered on holidays, particularly Christmas. This time of year is hectic and financially stressful. It’s great at convincing you to set false expectations for your loved ones, too. We want to make our toddlers cooperate for Christmas photos, bosses give…
Brought to you by Most of us don’t like being told “No.” This seemingly harmless two-letter word can unleash a tsunami of emotions we may have neatly packed away and labeled with a Sharpie, “off limits.” The reality is we often hear more than is being said when we find ourselves on the sending or receiving end…
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The time you have right now with your loved ones is a restricted gift. You don’t know how many more holiday seasons you’ll get to share with the people you love here on earth. Holding onto this truth helps you savor the present and resist distractions. Every conversation, hug, and laugh you share with your…
Even if you put in a grueling 40+ hour work week, cook dinner, change diapers, and coach your kid’s soccer team, guess what? You may still not get it right! Despite your best attempts (and successes) at showing up for your family, it’s entirely possible you’re still coming home to an unhappy wife, feeling criticized…
Fall is here, and the weather is cooling down. If summer’s high temps kept you inside, now is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy those fall temperatures. Even better? Getting outside with your grandkids. Kids love to be outside no matter the weather, so they will be glad to spend time with you….
Understanding the intent behind yelling is critical, as it can significantly impact the dynamics of your relationship. It can be an escalated attempt to communicate when one’s usual means of expression are ineffective. This behavior signals a breaking point or a desperate need for change whether in the dynamics of a relationship, the distribution of…
What Is High Sensitivity? In psychology, high sensitivity refers to a personality trait known as Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) — the defining feature of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). This concept was first researched and popularized by psychologist Dr. Elaine Aron in the 1990s. High sensitivity is characterized by: Feeling emotions (both positive and…
If you really want to melt your wife’s heart, say these four words to her – I’m praying for you. I can almost bet that within a few seconds of those words flying from your mouth, that sweet smile you adore so much will gradually spread across her lovely face! She may respond with a…