The Us vs Them in marriage conflict
Conflict in marriage can be hard.
It can be super great too. And typically people will tend to paint a picture of just one of those extremes for you, when...
Life After Loss
Our neighbour’s cat went missing last night. I heard the whole family calling out for Camo long after I’d gone to bed. I didn’t hear them this morning though,...
Mind your online manners, mom!
I find it quite funny that as parents we are so aware of raising our children to know, understand and practice good manners, when most parents forget to mind...
What are the foundations of your life?
We all know foundations are important. They are what support buildings and houses. Without them, buildings would crumble. But what are the foundations of your life? Did you know...
How to be a better friend
A good friend is a real treasure. Of all the things in life that contribute to our existence it’s our relationships that seem to make everything else worthwhile. Great...
Where did all the good men go?
A recent book by Guy Garcia, emotively titled The Decline Of Men states 'At the dawn of the 21st century, men are not just the weaker sex, they are also...
Who are you when no one’s watching?
I recently had to do some serious introspection about how I portray myself in public, versus the life I live in private. I had to consider how I could navigate my personal life...
Are you speaking her language?
What is your primary love language?
Years ago I came upon a book by Gary Chapman titled The Five Love Languages with the subtitle: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your...
Should A Woman Propose?
Despite loosening of gender roles at work and in society as a whole, men and women are remarkably traditional when it comes to marriage.
A woman proposing to a man...
Marriage and Divorce
Staying together can be difficult, but that doesn't mean it's impossible.
You can’t get away from celebrity relationships. Even if you’ve never even seen TMZ, the checkout line at the...