Do you Have One Foot Out or Both Feet In?
Have you noticed that commitment is not a popular concept these days? It’s now common to hear this sentiment, “How can you possibly be married to the same person for a lifetime?” In marriage counseling, I sit with many who come from broken homes. They were the victims of hideous divorce proceedings and custody […]
The Upside and Downside of a Lifetime Commitment: Part 2
For the first part of this discussion click here. As you review your life have you noticed that the promises you have made to yourself and to others have directed the course of your life? Has life taught you that every decision you have made affects everyone else in your circle of influence in some […]
The Upside and Downside of a Lifetime Commitment: Part 1!
Would you agree that one of the most important decisions you will make in your life is the choice of whom you will marry? Many in this generation are hesitant to commit to another person for a lifetime. In fact they question if loving someone for a lifetime is even possible. Commitment and what […]
The Power Of Focus!
Perspective is everything. Have you noticed that to be true in your life? After years of marriage counseling I want to challenge you to examine the perspective that you bring to your relationship. Don’t assume that a difficult time will be permanently difficult, that it will become your future. When we are parents and we find […]
The Most Important Baby’s Room Decoration
My introduction to motherhood came with a jolt. I went to the doctor to find out what was wrong with me. I was exhausted, dragging and feeling as if I’d caught a bug. The doctor checked me out and said, “Honey you’re pregnant as Hell!” With those words everything changed. It was if both David […]
One Is Important To Two
Are you self-aware? Do you know what your preferences are? Do you know what you need? Can you articulate your perspective? Are you also a student of your significant other? Are you aware of their preferences? Are you aware of their needs? Are you aware and open to your partner’s perspective? Love doesn’t guarantee that […]
Don’t Call it Love!
What was it like when you first fell in love? Did time stand still? Can you remember what you were doing and what you were wearing? Some of you were literally knocked off center. Instantly you were transformed from a reasonably functional and intelligent person into a stuttering bundle of insecurity. Just the sight […]
Easter Love Lessons Part 2
Last week on our Conscious Lover’s Blog, we began examining the tough choices that Jesus made when confronted by adversity, abuse and betrayal. If we really study Holy week we too can make the challenging choices that our Lord made. In Christ’s case loving literally took Him to the cross. What does love ask of […]
Easter Love Lessons (Part 1)
Have you ever wanted to be a more effective lover? The weekend of Easter as recorded in the Gospels provides multiple lessons about the tough choices that love makes when confronted by adversity, abuse and betrayal. Studying Holy week can help us make the challenging choices that love requires. In Christ’s case loving literally took […]
“The Only Time You Change a Man is When He is a Baby in Diapers”
Natalie Wood Did you enter into a love relationship with your significant other believing that your love would transform your partner’s character or habits? Did you assume your love was capable of filling their hurt and empty places? Perhaps at the time it seemed superfluous to you that your partner really wasn’t interested in being […]