Have you ever sat across from someone you care about and found yourself stuck in the same old small talk? We all know what it’s like to be together… but not really connected.
Here’s a list of 50 of my favorite relationship-building questions. They’re light and fun, get you to think, and come from ov...
Who in your life do you trust the most? What makes it is it easy to trust them? Who is someone you struggle to trust? What makes it hard?
How do you know when you can trust someone and how do they know they can trust you? Here are 7 essentiasl to look for and model in yourself when building trust b...
Vulnerability is required for making genuine new friends. This means you risk getting rejected, hurt, judged, or mistreated. It means that you reach out to someone without a guarantee that the outcome will be positive.
I'm often asked for advice on how to make new friends. Many people are lonely, a...
I can be critical of others. That's been my strategy for staying safe. With clients and strangers, I'm usually positive and encouraging. With close friends and family, I can be negative. I don't want to get hurt again.
My negativity pushes people away keeping them at a safe distance. It's an unheal...
Nobody can succeed and thrive in life without loving relationships. We are not fueled long-term by achievement. We are fueled when we connect with others.
If you get this backward, you'll feel worthless when you fail, life stops going well, or others achieve more. Furthermore, you'll end up miserab...
Fear of rejection is most people's biggest fear. When you reach out to someone, you risk them not responding as you may hope. This fear of rejection can be immobilizing for some.
You're being vulnerable when you take an action with no guarantee of a positive outcome. Choosing not to play it safe is...
Some life lessons can only be learned through our biggest setbacks. Writing this post, I started to realize that each tip below will not only help you heal but also can make your current relationships stronger TODAY.
While I'm writing to help my audience, I'm also writing to remind myself of what I...
Have you ever wondered what makes a marriage thrive? Have you ever wanted to know how to take your marriage from "good" to "great"? The happiest married couples do some things differently.
According to marriage expert Dr. John Gottman, part of the answer is found in 5 hours each week. Through extens...
I believe healthy relationships change everything—at home, at work, and in everyday life.
That’s why I share simple, effective mental and relational health tools that spark hope and real change. The short video below is designed to help you take a meaningful step forward today.
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Always going on a traditional date (e.g. dinner and activity) can be expensive and boring. You have fun dating options available at home for free.
Constraints, like staying at home and spending no money, can bring out your creativity. When people have limited resources, they can get extremely cr...
Do you want to have a winning marriage or a mediocre one? Do you believe that having a great marriage is possible? Are you trying to thrive or just survive? Just surviving in your marriage is not only stressful, but it's depressing. Be proactive and put in the effort to win.
"Do you know that ...
