One of my goals for 2015 is to read two books per month, not counting the textbooks for the classes I am taking. So far I am keeping up with that goal fairly well. I have read three books this year. The last book that I read was a fiction book. I had not read a fiction book since college, I guess. I am not even sure that I read any in college. Professors assigned … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Impressionist
Where It All Began
A couple of days ago, my daughter wrote a blog about when she met her husband for the first time. She could remember the details of the day that was just 5 years ago. I also have memories of that time, at least the weeks following that day…but that’s a blog for another day. Her reminiscing caused me to start thinking about when I met her mother. I don’t remember the … [Read more...] about Where It All Began
4 Keys for a Successful Dating Relationship in Marriage
Counselors, bloggers, and marriage educators have been talking about dating for married couples for the past several years. I remember hearing about dating as a married couple in the 1980’s really for the first time. My parents would go to functions and get us a baby sitter but I guess that I never considered them going on dates. What I do remember was that they would go to … [Read more...] about 4 Keys for a Successful Dating Relationship in Marriage
Becoming “One” Financially
A few weeks ago, I watched an episode of The Big Bang Theory which featured a common relationship problem. I realize that this sitcom does not offer good relationship advice. In this particular episode, Penny and Leonard were arguing about money. They then went to Howard and Bernadette to see if they struggle with such things. As I watched each couple deal with their issues … [Read more...] about Becoming “One” Financially
Forgiveness Is Not Forgetting
“I can never forget what that person did to me!!” “Why would I forgive someone when they hurt me so badly?” “You just don’t understand the amount of hurt that I have experienced in my life. Forgiveness is impossible!” Have you ever had those thoughts? Maybe you have even said something like one of those statements before. I know that I have had thoughts like those in my … [Read more...] about Forgiveness Is Not Forgetting