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…
When Should I Talk to My Teen? Often parents struggle with communication once their child becomes a teenager. They feel dismissed by them because they prefer their peers or turn towards devices rather than meaningful conversations. The calendar fills up fast during these years, which make deeper conversations even more scarce. Building in a family…
Mark 10:43-45 There seems to be no small amount of discussion these days about who is supposed to be leading the family, the nation, our churches, etc. And I always find this odd. If we realized what leadership really means, I don’t think we’d have the race to the “front.” Because leadership isn’t about being…
Common Sense Media’s recent study of over 1,000 adolescent boys (ages 11-17) across the United States revealed important information about how their identity is impacted by online exposure. The study found that their identity around masculinity, their emotional well being and their self esteem are significantly influenced by social media platforms and gaming communities. Here…
Despite the decline in divorce rates, emotional disconnect, lack of emotional safety, and unresolved conflict (including chronic bickering) remain leading contributors to relationship breakdowns. What remains consistent is the impact. Couples always have a choice in how they navigate the deconstruction of their unions, a layered onion involving complex emotions, behavior choices impacting children, social…
Key Takeaways Most relationship struggles stem from a lack of emotional safety, not just communication problems. Emotional availability — being open and responsive — can’t exist without safety first. Constant bickering often masks deeper fears of rejection, neglect, or feeling unlovable. Assessing respect, trust, empathy, and love levels helps reveal hidden emotional gaps. Rebuilding emotional…
Some days, my goal is simply to put one foot in front of the other consistently enough to make it through to the end of the day. I’m in a life stage where it is easy to feel out of control, with two young kids and a full plate of activities (on top of work…
Building a strong emotional connection with your partner is crucial for a fulfilling relationship, but it’s not always easy to know where to start. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of building a strong emotional connection, the key elements of a strong bond and how to know if you have them, common signs of…
“It feels like we’re just roommates.” As a sex therapist, that is one of the most common concerns I hear from couples. They’ll explain that their relationship started out with chemistry and sparks and a strong physical connection during the “honeymoon phase,” but then gradually, the fire faded and now they feel a million miles…
You still love him, but you don’t feel close to him. Perhaps your lives are busy with kids, activities and work. You might feel like you’ve lost the connection you initially had. You’ve reached a point in your relationship where you realize that you no longer know his thoughts and feelings, and you are quite…