In Communication Pt. 1, I focused on the need to just talk to one another as well as the need to talk face to face so that eye contact was made during the conversations. In Pt. 2, I want to focus on the words that are used and how they are to be used while we communicate. “What is the big deal about what words are used?” I am glad you asked that question. You see, men and … [Read more...] about Communication Pt. 2
Family
Communication Pt. 1
I wonder how many times I have been told in my counseling sessions, “I just do not understand my spouse.” Or maybe when I ask the question “What is your number one issue in your marriage?” The answer is “Communication.” Now I might think that is ironic in our day and age. We have the ability to communicate with people through phone, text messaging, e-mails, Skype or Face-Talk, … [Read more...] about Communication Pt. 1
Celebrating My 50th Birthday
This past weekend, I celebrated my 50th birthday. You know you never know exactly what to expect for such an occasion. My daughter, who along with her husband and son lives with me and my bride, kept asking me what I wanted for my big day. I kept putting her off by telling her that it should be her decision, not mine. All along I had in my mind things that I’ve seen at other … [Read more...] about Celebrating My 50th Birthday
Honoring Your Parents
Recently several people have spoken with me concerning their aging parents and how to "honor" them even though the parents have abused them in the past or continue to do so now. The abuse may or may not be physical, but it may also include emotional as well as verbal abuse. The relationship may be one that is characterized as being manipulative. All of these situations are … [Read more...] about Honoring Your Parents
Mother’s Day 2012
This coming Sunday is Mother's Day. This day is a day that can carry a lot of emotions with it. Hopefully those emotions are good and positive, but I know that they can be sad and negative for some. Maybe even in the sad emotions there are many happy memories. This Mother's Day is one that will have many different emotions for me; mostly emotions of joy and thankfulness for my … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day 2012