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Think “Kaizen” and Mend Relationships One Stitch at a Time

I’m not sure which magazine I was reading recently (I want to say it was Woman’s World), but there was an article about how to accomplish any goal, no matter how big, if you just take it one step at a time. The article explained that the reason many people don’t fulfill their dreams or seize their goals is because they try to do too much at once. However, by focusing on completing one small goal before chipping away at the next –or even worrying about the next– people are much more likely to succeed. The article also referenced the … Continue reading →

The Marriage Blog Week in Review June 24-June 29

It’s the last week of June and while summer may have officially started on June 21st, the weather has been pretty wonky this year. Drought plagued North Texas for two years and in the month of June, we’ve seen over 11 inches of rain – that’s more than enough and then some and other parts of Texas have seen 18 or more inches of rain. But let’s get to our marriage blog week in review: Saturday, June 23 Relationship Problems are something we all experience at one time or another. Are you considering Writing Your Own Vows? Here’s some things … Continue reading →

Detoxing Your Marriage

The other night, I watched Joel Osteen. He was talking about toxic thoughts. As he was speaking about the importance of detoxing your thoughts, something he said really struck me. Toxic Thoughts He was explaining how damaging bad thoughts can be. How they shut you down, stifle you, keep you stuck, and prevent you from living up to your full potential. Because bad thoughts are toxic ones and toxins build up over time, contaminating your mind, body, soul, and life. But by detoxing your thoughts, you can live a happier and more positive life and therefore a better one. But … Continue reading →

When to Send Emotional Overdraft Notices

Back in November a Families.com family member, EmptyMarriage, posted a thread in the Marriage & Relationships Forum: Where do I go from here? For some reason I just happened to see it today. Even though I replied and gave some suggestions for how I would approach her problem, I can’t get her off my mind. The Situation EmptyMarriage has been married 20 years, has two daughters, and has weathered the other ups and downs in her marital life, but on this down she’s feeling like she doesn’t want to be in the relationship anymore. Her husband isn’t attentive, doesn’t participate, … Continue reading →

Weighing In On…A Husband Who Recruits Female Friends

Last week I sent invitations to friends to become Amazon Friends and Shelfari Friends. One invite went to a writer friend I hadn’t talked to in a couple of weeks. We had the usual “How’re things?” chat, in which she mentioned she was having a less than stellar day. I asked if everything was okay and offered an ear if she needed it. Well, she took me up on it, and for the past few days we’ve had an interesting exchange. I was shocked to learn this beautiful and talented woman (who has asked I please keep her identity anonymous, … Continue reading →

The 50 Reasons Why

Are you ready to quit your marriage? Not all marriages die in rancor and fury. In fact, many marriages die from apathy, disinterest or just sheer lack of connection and empathy. Knowing where you are in your relationship has become a multi-billion dollar industry with everyone from Dr. Phil to Oprah Winfrey to the National Enquirer offering their opinions (educated or not) on how to know when your marriage is over. An Ounce of Divorce Prevention Marriage should never be about divorce. Many times, when a couple decides on divorce, there are unique and extenuating circumstances. These circumstances are not … Continue reading →