Articles and Tips

3 Tips for Constructing Happy Relationships

Mar 30, 2017

Yes, the title of this article says, "constructing" happy relationships because healthy, happy relationships take vision, planning and work just like constructing a house or building. The following tips are sure to upgrade your relationships. Read them to see which...

3 Ways Chaos Heals Relationships

Mar 7, 2017

Imagine making a cake with a couple of preschool age children, perhaps your own children or grandchildren. This is what one of my favorite cousins, Camille, did recently. She said her two grandchildren stirred the batter so furiously that only about half of it made it...

Want a Sure Fire Way to Love Your Spouse More?

Feb 22, 2017

Have you ever had a time in your life when you felt left out or picked on? I remember being in elementary school when it was time to pick teams for dodge ball. It wasn’t really my favorite game, but I thought I wasn’t horrible at it. Imagine the sorrow I felt when the...

Dancin’ in PJs and 10 Ways to Love Yourself

Feb 7, 2017

Why would I let my 13-year-old record me doing a hip hop dance in my pajamas and then post it on YouTube and Facebook? Am I crazy, insane or do I just like to embarrass myself? When I think a little deeper, I think it’s because I love myself. I have confidence in...

Are You Missing THIS Key for Outstanding Relationships?

Feb 1, 2017

Have you ever had a day when you were so busy with this and that, and when lunchtime rolled around you realized you hadn’t had breakfast? Or for those over 50 been too busy to color your hair so your grandchild says, “Why do you have white hairs coming on your head?”...

Time is Scarce so Love Yourself with Self-Care

Jan 26, 2017

When my second baby was born 15 months after my first child, I remember feeling overwhelmed at the thought of taking care of two little ones in diapers. How was I ever going to meet the needs of a one-year-old and a newborn at the same time both wearing diapers and...

3 Little Words that Immediately Create a Better Marriage

Jan 26, 2017

I remember once, or more than once that I said, “I love you” to my husband to which I heard…..(crickets chirping). At first my feelings were hurt, and then I decided to not take it too personal. After all, this was the guy that felt Valentine’s Day, and every other...

Is the Advice “Never Go to Bed Mad” Helpful?

Jan 21, 2017

Many people are happy to give advice of any kind, particularly when a young man and woman are engaged to be married. “Never go to bed mad” must be some of the most common words of wisdom given to a future bride and groom. Perhaps this advice could be taken at ‘face...

9 Types of Pain Linked to Emotional Stressors

Nov 20, 2015

1. Pain in your head. Pain in your head, like headaches, can be caused by stresses, fear and anxiety of the day. You may feel pressure and have hurt feelings in relationships. Take some time to laugh, sing, dance, praise and express gratitude. 2. Pain in your...