by Lesli | May 2, 2025 | Relationships
“Marriage is not just a spiritual communion, it is also remembering to take out the trash.” Joyce Brothers The novel I’m currently reading has the main character realizing he only shows up in his marriage when it’s convenient. This week’s blog from my...
by Lesli | Apr 11, 2025 | Relationships
“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...
by Lesli | Apr 4, 2025 | Men vs Women, Relationships
“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...
by Lesli | Feb 14, 2025 | Relationships
The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago, and the second best time to plant a tree is now. George W. White My husband and I came home last Saturday to find several cars and a bunch of young people in our street. My husband asked what was going on and one of...
by Lesli | Jan 31, 2025 | Relationships
“We need a place in which we may flourish and be ourselves.” Timothy Radcliffe I want to be in a marriage where my feelings are minimized, my desires are ignored, and I walk on eggshells all the time. Said. No. One. Ever. What most people want, maybe...
by Lesli | Jan 17, 2025 | Relationships
“Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength. It shows you have the courage to admit when you don’t know something, and to learn something new.” – Barack Obama In a word—YES! Not because things are bad, though they...