communication

2+1 Hear, Listen, then Speak

Someone once said that the reason why we have two ears and only one mouth is because we need to listen double the amount we speak. For some, this works...

Thou Shall Irritate Your Spouse

Do you wake up in morning purposely thinking how you can irritate your spouse by doing, or not doing, something that irritates him or her?

Listen with Your Heart

I remember a time when my daughter and I were getting ready to attend a women’s conference. She had been asked to perform a dance that day.

Woodpecker Syndrome: How Not to Talk to Your Spouse

Remember the saying “Don’t go to bed angry”? Well, yesterday I did just that. While he did not come to bed at all. Falling asleep was an effort.

Couples in Conflict: How to Have Conversations, Not Confrontations

In conversation, the main goal is to repair and connect, not to accuse and blame. Keep reading to get tips on how to have conversations, not confrontations.