Do you feel great to be around?

Do you feel great to be around?

“Stay close to anything that makes you glad you are alive.” — Hafez Become someone who makes those around you feel good about themselves. Regarding relationships, this quote reminds me of the importance of the acronym KISS—Keep It Simple ‘Silly’ (the last ‘S’ is...
Marriage Is a Partnership, Not a Parent-Ship

Marriage Is a Partnership, Not a Parent-Ship

“Marriage is a partnership, not a parent-ship. Being the ‘boss’ over the money makes you a parent, not a partner.” ~LMB Finances are a notoriously tricky issue for couples: How much should we save? How much should we spend? What are our...
The Truth About Being the ‘Good Guy’

The Truth About Being the ‘Good Guy’

“Just because you believe you’re a “good guy” doesn’t mean you’re a good guy.” ~LMB  I used to get caught off guard when men in my office would nonchalantly defend their emotional abuse of their wives. It’s quite an interesting phenomenon to watch because the...

RELATIONSHIPS ARE HARD WORK

The idea that relationships should be easy is a crazy idea that I am convinced was made up by some Hollywood producer to help the movies sell. The reality is that relationships are hard work and there’s no way to get around it. They can be the biggest joy in your life...