Feb 2, 2009
Too often we are guilty of living in the past or forever focusing on the future. In relationships, this can be a true detriment. Sometimes we even look to the past to predict the future. For example: Sue won’t ask her partner to help clean since the last time she...
Nov 26, 2008
Here’s to a very Happy Thanksgiving to all. Enjoy your day!!! Tips to creating a positive holiday experience: Lighten up. Stop trying to have everything be perfect and instead have fun and enjoy the cooking process. Allow the children to help, get messy, and...
Jun 7, 2008
Addiction is toxic to families. Regardless of which family member is the addict, all family members suffer. Once a family member is under the grip of addiction, the entire family’s life gets turned upside down. Regardless of what the addiction is (i.e. alcohol,...
May 6, 2008
Anger is a common problem for many people in relationships, and it is toxic when not controlled. Individuals are struggling with it, children are emulating it, and couples are separating because of it. If you’re interested in a mutually energizing relationship, then...
Apr 23, 2008
Over the years I’ve heard many excuses for partners treating each other in emotionally abusive ways. When I say emotionally abusive, what I mean is: calling your partner names, swearing at him/her, yelling or screaming at your partner, belittling him/her, harshly...
Jan 23, 2008
Too often people accept poor treatment from their loved ones without realizing how toxic that is to the relationship and to families. When we accept poor treatment, we become resentful, we teach our children to either accept poor treatment themselves, or be the...
