by Lesli | Aug 22, 2025 | Relationships
“There is a middle ground in things.” Horace You’re familiar with the story. Goldilocks goes into the house of the three bears—Papa, Mama, and Baby Bear. She sits on their chairs. Tastes their porridge. Climbs onto their beds. Goldilocks finds that Papa’s...
by Lesli | Jul 30, 2025 | Relationships
“Your future depends on what you do today.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Should you stay married for the sake of your children? In a word, NO. But should your children be the reason for you to take action to strengthen your marriage? ABSOLUTELY. Maybe you’ve bought...
by Lesli | Jul 4, 2025 | Relationships
“Interdependence is a choice only independent people can make.” Stephen Covey At this time when we are celebrating Fourth of July—the day we recognize the beginning of the United States fight for independence from Great Britain—I want to praise the equally...
by Lesli | May 23, 2025 | Relationships
“The way a team plays as a whole determines its success.” Babe Ruth Love is in the air. At least it is in my neck of the woods. Each of the children who grew up on my block have or are about to tie the knot. My daughter got married 5 ½ years ago. The four...
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...
