Moving Through Inertia in Your Marriage

Moving Through Inertia in Your Marriage

“Silence is the language of inertia. “Margaret Hefferman Inertia is defined as “a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged”. I’ve been thinking about it this week as I’ve been changing my business phone carrier. I’ve been with the same company for at...
Being Right vs. Happily Married

Being Right vs. Happily Married

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” English Nursery Rhyme First, I need to point out that no one—not you, your wife, me, no one—is ever right all the time. So, if you are a “right fighter” you will struggle in your...
Your Marriage: Paying Now or Later

Your Marriage: Paying Now or Later

“Motion creates clarity. Waiting creates anxiety.” Olly J  Several years ago my client Todd said, “My marriage is important but…..” My mind immediately went to “now he’s going to tell me why it’s not.” Because that’s what the but means. I get the same...
Be a Good Guy, Not Just a Nice One

Be a Good Guy, Not Just a Nice One

“He who stops being better stops being good.” Oliver Cromwell You’re familiar with the expression “nice guys finish last” aren’t you? Maybe you’ve experienced that for yourself at some point in your life. I’m not saying don’t be nice. I’m just saying it’s...

How Do You Experience Love?

“Where there is love there is life.” Mahatma Gandhi I’ve been working with clients around their relationships for more than 25 years. So I often think I’ve heard just about anything and everything. But last week, my client Matt surprised me. He asked—“What...