Where should we go for dinner? Should I wear brown or black shoes? Which hat matches better? These questions, these opportunities for disagreement are readily reconcilable. Even if you didn’t want dim sum for dinner, knowing that your partner did may be enough for you to forget your longings for that delicately prepared 6,000 calorie mega bacon, … [Read more...]
Communicate Without Blame
Chris- “I ain’t cleaning that up! It’s your mess!” “You better handle your dog/child/out of control hobby/ etc.!” “You fix it!” If you have received any of these comments, then your accuser is placing the blame solely on you for whatever calamity has transpired. Are they right? Sometimes, sadly, the answer is yes. If you were working on an … [Read more...]
3 Simple Ways You Can Serve Others
Candace: I had a prayer that I would pray every day… For years. It was short and it was simple and it went like this: “Lord, grant me a child and I will raise our child in your house. I will teach my child to have the love of Jesus in their heart and to serve others. Amen” So this post is not centered on religious beliefs or promises made, … [Read more...]