Quarantine brought on by this crazy coronavirus has brought both challenges and opportunities. Like these beautiful horses just released in a new pasture, we’re all ready to kick up our heels a bit, am I right? Too much of a good thing? For those of us that are married, at least we have the companionship…
This is a summary of the process described in this post. If the issue at hand is complicated, set aside time that won’t be interrupted. Turn off cell phones and commit to focus until you can work through the issue at hand. Ask the other if this is a good time. Bringing up a complex issue…
Would you attempt to build a house without a hammer? Would you try to sew on a button without a needle? Would you hunt without a gun or a bow? Would you plant a garden without a trowel? Would you have a vibrant relationship without basic tools for handling disagreements? Sadly, people do it all…
The tension in the room was so thick we could hardly breathe. Hand grenades of words had been launched, and these dear friends came to us in search of a cease fire. We sat around the table, trying to navigate the hidden land mines, leftovers from their previous marriages. They had been married less than…