Small changes. Sexier relationships. Better Nations.
Part three of my conversation with Denis Merkas of MELT, Couples Massage Courses.
The final installment of his “Interview with Family Therapist” on a few more things about communication.
Hope you’ve enjoyed the series.
Head’s up: This video has a few expletives during our conversation.
If you don’t see the video above, watch it here: https://youtu.be/Cng_lz12t_E
Part two of my conversation with Denis Merkas of MELT, Couples Massage Courses.
“We don’t fight about things… we fight about meanings of things”
We’re talking about arguments and all things communication.
This is an interesting topic – every couple fights. How do you fight in your relationship?
If you don’t see the video above, watch it here – it’s good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdEij9x5mRU
I had the chance to have a conversation with Denis Merkas, the founder of MELT, Couples Massage Courses. He came all the way to Texas to get some answers for his audience – and for good BBQ.
In this episode we discuss the Language of Sex. Communication is the cornerstone of all relationships – and yup, sex is communication.
If you don’t see the video above, watch it here – it’s good: https://youtu.be/ir1EcjNQquw
This past weekend I had the chance to speak at Freedom Church Los Alamos.
It’s so great to be among real people – who love God – and are bringing God’s love to others!
*Interested in having me come speak to your group or church? Let’s start the conversation by contacting me here.
“Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” ~ Helen Keller
Creating intimacy between you and another person can be scary, even dangerous at times — but most everyone wants it; to not be alone as you journey through life. There are risks involved with intimacy — you could feel hurt or embarrassed.
The good news is that you can learn how to cultivate intimacy in ways that fulfill both you and your spouse.
To begin, you must realize that you are responsible for you. Too often, people wait for their spouse to make the first move, to initiate the conversation, to walk over and offer the hug or shoulder to cry on. The problem with this strategy is that you have no control over someone else’s actions. All you can control is you. [Read more…] about Live Dangerously in Marriage
“Hey babe, what if next summer we set off on an adventure as a family and travel around the country in an RV for a year or two?”
“I could see doing that.”
A couple of hours later my wife comes to me … “There has to be a bigger reason to do this. Simply traveling the country to see things doesn’t feel like enough.”
“What if we use this opportunity to take Simple Marriage (the original name of SMR Nation) on the road and meet people, hear other’s stories, and hopefully spread a healthy marriage message?”
A big smile appears.
This conversation took place late in 2010 and launched us on a path toward a great adventure.
By the following week, we had a lead on a truck and fifth wheel. By the end of the year we owned it. In February our house was on the market, routes were being discussed, homeschooling/roadschooling information was being researched, and all our extended family had heard about our great adventure.
While we still hadn’t announced our plans on a large scale, everything was in motion.
Fast forward to today … I’m writing this while still being in our home having sold the truck and fifth wheel. Our kids are in school. My wife is still working and my practice is still in full swing.
What happened? [Read more…] about What If Your Story Changes?