You’ve likely heard the phrase, “patience is a virtue,” but did you know that tenacity and perseverance are virtues as well? In fact, tenacity and perseverance are vital moral qualities ... Read more

You’re holding down a job, taking care of your family, even getting ahead. But is it enough? Maybe you’re thinking, “Am I doing what I’m supposed to be doing?”  Or ... Read more

“I can’t believe I did that!  I’m so stupid!” “Nothing goes right for me!” “No wonder I didn’t get the job. I’m just not as smart as those other people.” ... Read more

Having expectations is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, setting expectations for your marriage is actually healthy and can lead to a more fulfilling relationship. People often enter into ... Read more

The definition of conflict resolution is to resolve an issue or problem between two or more people, but is there a correct way to handle conflict? Since every marriage has ... Read more

Your daily rituals ultimately determine the quality of your life. Happy and successful people do certain things each day and they do those things consistently. This is great news because ... Read more

    True heart ache… what is more painful? And the heavy toll it takes on your emotional self seems never ending!  Sometimes it feels like being in a vicious ... Read more

  Were you ever told as a kid to stop crying? Maybe you've heard someone say to a child, “Stop that crying! It doesn't do you any good” or “Stop ... Read more

  ARE you highly critical of yourself? DO you set unrealistic standards for yourself and others? DO you have a fear of failure? These are some of the behaviors of ... Read more

We are continuing to dig into the four most toxic behaviors in a marital relationship, called the Four Horsemen. The Four Horsemen is a metaphor used by Dr. John Gottman ... Read more