Helping When Help Isn't Really Wanted

The scene is a couple driving in the car on the way to dinner: Silence for several minutes. “What’s wrong?” “Nothing.” A few more minutes of silence passed, “I know something is wrong. What’s going on?” “Nothing! Jeez, what am I doing?” “That’s just it! You’re...

Some Of The Best Books I've Read Lately

One of the things I’ve developed over the years because of Grad School is an enjoyment of reading. After graduating I used to have a stack of books I was working though at any given time – reading one for a bit, picking up another before finishing the current...

Helping When Help Is Not Wanted

The scene is a couple driving in the car on the way to dinner: Silence for several minutes. “What’s wrong?” “Nothing.” A few more minutes of silence passed, “I know something is wrong. What’s going on?” “Nothing! Jeez, what am I doing?” “That’s just it! You’re...

5 Must See TED Talks for Your Marriage

In today’s world there are many resources that will help your marriage. I’m biased but Simple Marriage and Sexy Marriage Radio are among the best. But there are also so must-see TED talks worth your time. In no particular order: Yann...

Power in Relationships

I’ve written several times about the Nice Guy (the female version is a pleaser), the struggles he faces in his life and relationships, as well as the impact “niceness” has upon both men and women in marriage. Nice Guys are often wimps. In fact, Nice...