May 11, 2006
It seems to me there has been a huge increase in the prevalence of sex addiction of late. The Internet has opened doors to some amazing things and some potentially damaging things. One of the most damaging I have seen is Internet porn. I have worked with many couples...
May 3, 2006
Integrity requires that you live your values moment to moment; not just speak them. If you can’t act upon your words, then don’t say them. I believe acting with integrity means acting with honor and authenticity. Acting with honor requires that we do the right thing...
Apr 25, 2006
Let me start out by saying that we all make mistakes–it’s just a part of being human. I make more mistakes than I care to admit, and I’m sure many of you can say the same…if you are being honest. So if every one of us (yes, I do mean everyone) makes mistakes,...
Apr 18, 2006
A key killer in relationships is defensiveness. If I get defensive every time my partner comes to me about something he doesn’t like, eventually he’s going to give up, blow up or bubble over with frustration and resentment. The same is true if he gets defensive with...
Apr 12, 2006
“Changing me, changes we” is a strong conviction I have. I believe that we, as a society, have become so skilled at pointing the finger at others that we have become blind to ourselves. We don’t realize that changing ourselves is the only way to open the door to...
Mar 24, 2006
Rage from a parent destroys a child’s soul. It infuses children with shame, fear, depression, and often more rage. Children raised in homes where anger is out of control, learn that love hurts. This sets them up for a lifetime of relationship struggles, much...
