Is your relationship Private or Public? This is a question that takes on a new meaning today. In the past to say your relationship was private (a.k.a secret) meant you didn’t tell anyone about your relationship. For example, your friends, family and others in your community didn’t know about or had little details of your […]
Is love but a secondhand emotion within relationships? The term, what’s love got to do with it was made popular by Tina Turner in the 80’s. Although, this was just a song, is there any truth to the idea. Unfortunately, people have done very cruel things within what was supposed to be a love relationship, […]
Have you ever considered the similarities between dancing and marriage? Many people love dancing. All over the world you’ll find every culture has some form of dance. Why? What is it about dancing that people love? For some, they love to dance because it brings joy and freedom. For others, dance is an expression of […]
Transform your relationship by becoming an active listener. Sometimes we just need to tell ourselves to shut up and listen. Active listening is a key building block to better communication. Bad communication I believe is the number one cause for divorce. The challenge with communication, is people believe because they know how to talk, they […]
How critical are family and friends to the success of a marriage? Family and friends are a major part of our lives, but depending upon your community (family and friends) and their influence, it will determine whether their impact is positive or negative. In our last podcast we examined the value community plays while single […]
When is the last time you really thought about what is love? People in all walks of life are in pursuit of love within relationships, but what is that exactly? Some in their pursuits are chasing passion, while others are desiring happiness, but is happiness. Many people consciously or unconsciously build their idea of love […]
Can you trust relationship advice given by celebrities? Relationship advice comes in all types of shapes and sizes. It also comes from all types of people. Not everyone who gives relationship advice is qualified to give it, and not all relationship advice is helpful. Yet what happens when people we admire, look up to, or […]
What are you looking for when searching for a small group? What are signs of a great small group? Small groups are critical to maintaining a successful relationship. It doesn’t matter if you are single, dating or married, your community plays an important role. This is a key principle I share in my book Chasing […]
What better way to kick off the New Year than with new goals. Hundreds of millions of people are making New Year resolutions as they step into 2019. Yet, most of them are centered around money, diets, careers, or bucket lists. Why do people over look goals to better their singleness or relationships. Relationships impact […]
Do you like your spouse? This may seem like a silly question, but you’re probably not surprised how many people would say, “NO.” A marriage faces many challenges, but one of the most critical challenges that should not be ignored is the bond of friendship. When your spouse is no longer your friend your marriage […]