by Lesli | Sep 13, 2024 | Conflict
“ A great marriage is not when the perfect couple comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences. Dave Meurer I am a BIG fan of Dr. John Gottman. He is the guru when it comes to researching what works and doesn’t work in...
by Lesli | Aug 23, 2024 | Conflict
“How can a woman be expected to be happy with a man who insists on treating her as if she were a perfectly normal human being.” Oscar Wilde A few weeks ago, I wrote a piece entitled “But First, Listen”. The email subject line? “But she’s wrong….” In...
by Lesli | Aug 16, 2024 | Conflict
“The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.” —Dale Carnegie I was talking to Sam, a prospective client, yesterday. He shared his desire to have a marriage without arguments, “a really peaceful relationship” while each still maintaining their...
by Lesli | Jul 12, 2024 | Conflict
“Marriage is our last, best chance to grow up. ” Joseph Barth A fellow marriage blogger recently wrote that almost all relationships problems are due to selfishness. I would alter that to say that they are caused by self-centeredness. Yes, the difference...
by Lesli | May 31, 2024 | Conflict
“And the truth shall set you free. “John 8:32 There are two kinds of lies. Lies of commission are when you look your wife in the eye and tell her something you know is not true. And lies of omission are when you choose not to tell her something she deserves to...
by Lesli | Mar 1, 2024 | Conflict
Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable. David Augsberger Does it seem like no matter what you do, your wife always seems to be mad at you? If so, you’re probably hurt, confused, or...
