What is forgiveness? And what does it have to do with our health? And what does it have to do with our relationships? EVERYTHING! The psychological definition of forgiveness is giving...
Two weeks ago, I wrote a blog about connection disorder. It obviously hit a nerve for some and resonated with others, because the responses were the most I had had in quite some time to one of my...
When I was young, I loved to sing Dionne Warwick and Stevie Wonder’s song, “That’s What Friends Are For”, at the top of my lungs! The song just made me so happy! Especially the chorus: Keep smiling...
What is a connection disorder? It has been defined as “an emotional dysfunction that prevents the forming of caring or intimate bonds with another person.” I have always referred to it as “Love...
Last week I wrote about the battle between adrenaline and oxytocin in our systems. I talked about adrenaline and its few benefits, and many undesirable health consequences. And maybe worse, its...
Givers and takers. I read a book about this years ago when I was in graduate school and it made a great impression. I’ve spoken to couples in my office for many years about this topic, but I know that...
If the Shoe/Slipper Fits Wear It with Style! Relationship maturity Probably a topic that you’ve not heard much about and certainly something that is rarely practiced. Yet such maturity is...
Grace and mercy are not just church words They are prerequisites for healthy and extraordinary relationships! I know grace and mercy are words that we associate with church. And certainly they have...
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. As a little girl, we would use that little saying in one of our jump rope games. But even as a first grader, that was my least...
