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Save Your Marriage And Improve Yourself!
Many people set out to learn how to save their marriage. But they forget the greatest tool they have: themselves! Oh, sure, there are relationship issues that must be addressed. But where do you start? My answer: yourself. Bart came into my office this week, stuck again. Just to be fair, this was not his first marriage crisis. He and his wife had been to the brink of divorce several times. Each time, they had... (posted by Lee 283 days 20 hours ago.)
Many people set out to learn how to save their marriage. But they forget the greatest tool they have: themselves! Oh, sure, there are relationship issues that must be addressed. But where do you start? My answer: yourself. Bart came into my office this week, stuck again. Just to be fair, this was not his first marriage crisis. He and his wife had been to the brink of divorce several times. Each time, they had... (posted by Lee 283 days 20 hours ago.)
I Am Tired and Sore (And What That Has To Do With Saving Your Marriage!)
I admit it! I am tired. I am sore. I have discovered muscles I didn't know I had, and ones I didn't know could hurt! Here's the thing: for years, I have been a trail runner. I love being in the woods, seeing the changing seasons, and running with my Yellow Lab, Sunny. We have a blast! But then, winter hit. It was cold, but worse, it was wet -- very wet! And it never stayed... (posted by Lee 1 year 302 days ago.)
I admit it! I am tired. I am sore. I have discovered muscles I didn't know I had, and ones I didn't know could hurt! Here's the thing: for years, I have been a trail runner. I love being in the woods, seeing the changing seasons, and running with my Yellow Lab, Sunny. We have a blast! But then, winter hit. It was cold, but worse, it was wet -- very wet! And it never stayed... (posted by Lee 1 year 302 days ago.)
Marriage Advice: Where To Start
Let's face it: 100% of marriages have difficulties and problems. It is the nature of such a close relationship. Two people living in close proximity are going to have marriage problems. Statistically speaking, about 1/2 of those marriages survive. What keeps them together? What makes the difference? Is it more than a toss of the coin? Absolutely! When Greg and Susan came into my office last week, they were trying to... (posted by Lee 2 years 170 days ago.)
Let's face it: 100% of marriages have difficulties and problems. It is the nature of such a close relationship. Two people living in close proximity are going to have marriage problems. Statistically speaking, about 1/2 of those marriages survive. What keeps them together? What makes the difference? Is it more than a toss of the coin? Absolutely! When Greg and Susan came into my office last week, they were trying to... (posted by Lee 2 years 170 days ago.)
What Feeds Extramarital Infatuations?
Yet another person sitting in my office, trying to explain why his marriage was doomed for failure, and his "new love" was right! "Greg" is a good guy. He is successful, nice, well spoken. . . by all external accounts, he's got it all. His wife of 18 years stays home and raises their two kids. Who would know that Greg is ready to "chuck it all," as he told me? You see, part of Greg's job requires him to travel... (posted by Lee 2 years 292 days ago.)
Yet another person sitting in my office, trying to explain why his marriage was doomed for failure, and his "new love" was right! "Greg" is a good guy. He is successful, nice, well spoken. . . by all external accounts, he's got it all. His wife of 18 years stays home and raises their two kids. Who would know that Greg is ready to "chuck it all," as he told me? You see, part of Greg's job requires him to travel... (posted by Lee 2 years 292 days ago.)
Top Ten Ways To NOT Save Your Marriage!
Here it is! My Top 10 Ways to NOT Save Your Marriage! These are the mistakes I see day-in and day-out. Avoid these mistakes if you want to save your marriage. Commit these mistakes at your own risk! 10) Do nothing! Don't worry, the crisis (problem, situation, incident, threat, etc.) will pass! Ah, the old "bury your head in the sand approach!" The reality is, it is very unlikely that the crisis will simply... (posted by Lee 2 years 343 days ago.)
Here it is! My Top 10 Ways to NOT Save Your Marriage! These are the mistakes I see day-in and day-out. Avoid these mistakes if you want to save your marriage. Commit these mistakes at your own risk! 10) Do nothing! Don't worry, the crisis (problem, situation, incident, threat, etc.) will pass! Ah, the old "bury your head in the sand approach!" The reality is, it is very unlikely that the crisis will simply... (posted by Lee 2 years 343 days ago.)
Top 10 Reasons To Divorce (NOT!)
Divorce. A big word and a big decision. One that many take too lightly. After 2 decades working to stop divorces, I have heard all the reasons people give -- really the justifications. So here is my Top 10 List! 10) This just isn't fun anymore! Reality Check: "Fun" isn't really what it is about, is it? There is no promise that times will be fun. In fact, I think the real question is "what can you learn from these... (posted by Lee 2 years 345 days ago.)
Divorce. A big word and a big decision. One that many take too lightly. After 2 decades working to stop divorces, I have heard all the reasons people give -- really the justifications. So here is my Top 10 List! 10) This just isn't fun anymore! Reality Check: "Fun" isn't really what it is about, is it? There is no promise that times will be fun. In fact, I think the real question is "what can you learn from these... (posted by Lee 2 years 345 days ago.)
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