boundaries

Boundaries are essential in a marriage, and need to be effectively communicated between spouses.  Sometimes these boundaries are unspoken, yet understood.  Other times, then need to be established through clear, loving communication.  And yet there are other times and situations wherein they are crossed… repeatedly.  So what do you do to communicate acceptable behaviour to…

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“My spouse just doesn’t listen to what I have to say!  They don’t hear me!” This phrase coming from a man means that he feels either that his spouse has tuned him out, or she is not understanding what he is trying to communicate.  For a woman, it usually means that either he’s being Mr…

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Written by Sallie J. Sherman.  Reprinted with permission. We may be well into an age of enlightenment in the world of business leadership, with leaders focusing on relationships and team building rather than issuing edicts from the corner office. “Enlightened business leaders are emerging as a force for growth in an increasingly competitive business world,”…

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Offense… It’s that comment that your friend said (without thinking and usually innocent enough) that you didn’t appreciate.  Maybe it’s that correction that you felt was unjustified because you had a good reason.  Or it can be that discussion on a topic that had a basis in truth that someone had the “audacity” to mention…

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Marriage Restoration For the Emotionally Distant Possible As Nothing is Impossible With Christ! The most challenging thing to overcome in a marriage is when your spouse has distanced themselves emotionally. This type of marriage is usually deeply scarred by hurt.  The unresolved anger is still there, but the couple has managed to live peacefully by…

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