A Surprising Insight on Relationships For years, the divorce rate in our country in any given year has reportedly been as high as 50% of the number of marriages that were performed that same year. Results from a 1997 Gallup Poll, however, suggested extremely LOW divorce rates among couples who …
God’s Invitation: A Friendship Awaits!
God's Invitation: A Friendship Awaits! In last week's Talking Tip, I wrote about John Gottman's idea that we make "bids" to each other to start a conversation. To the degree they are noticed and appreciated, a healthy and helpful conversation ensues. This week I have been thinking of another …
What If It’s Not an Attack—But a Message?
Ok - this is really helpful, because what if it's not an attack, but a message??? Think with me... In her frustration, she makes all kinds of statements that sound to you like complaints at best and attacks at worst. He, in turn, counters by negating everything she says and then turns around to …
