To see the introduction to The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (predictors of divorce) series, please click here. Out of the four horsemen to be discussed in this series, criticism is the one I have to guard against the most. A few nights ago, Eric and I were having a gentle dialogue about areas in our lives which we could improve. If I recall, I was more than happy to share my opinions with Eric on the areas in which he could improve. ~smile~ But, I had to ask him to share his opinions on my faults. He was careful in his delivery, which I appreciate, and the one area of improvement he … [Read more...]
He Can Predict Your Divorce (Four Horsemen, Part 1)
Conflict is a part of all relationships. Whether we simply disagree with others from time to time, strike passive-aggressive blows under the table, or flat out throw down with vicious rhetoric, human beings don’t agree on everything. If you get married, have friends, or simply choose to pull your car out of your driveway on occasion, you will find some form of conflict in your life. There are two general schools of thought when it comes to conflict. There are those that live by the principle that all conflict is bad and should be avoided at all times and at any cost. Then there are others … [Read more...]
Guys, have you ever asked, “Why Won’t She Pursue Me?”
A few years ago, I recall having a conversation with a male friend about a new girl he liked. I asked him, “Why don’t you ask her out?” and he responded, “I figured if she liked me, she’d let me know.” His reply perplexed me then, but now such comments simply make me shake my head. No, she probably won’t let you know. She may be friendly. She may smile a lot in your presence. She may even go out of her way to be in your general path; but, she’s not likely to let you know she likes you unless she’s desperate or “liberated.” Women want (no, make that need) to be pursued. God created women to … [Read more...]
How Far Do You Bend?
Flexibility: it is so easy for some and so hard for others. When I was a child, I struggled so much when plans didn’t go according to schedule. Maybe I didn’t care so much if we ran one errand before another, but I would care greatly if we were supposed to go out for pizza and plans changed. If I had my heart set on pizza, I was greatly distressed if pizza didn’t come (I guess I still get distressed if I don’t get pizza, so, maybe that’s a bad example ~smile~). As I grew up, and especially after getting married, I found that flexibility is a part of being an adult. Without it, you will … [Read more...]
When’s the Last Time You Tried Something New?
Since turning 30 years old, I've found this sudden need to seek out new experiences. I’m not sure if it will pass, but suddenly I have a laundry list of activities I want to attempt – when, at one time, hanging out with friends and watching movies was enough to previously satisfy me. Sitting in the salon the other day, I told my stylist that I had this sudden urge to “change my hair style and jump off of things” (e.g., buildings, mountains, etc.). Her prognosis was that I am going through a mid-life crisis. Hmm... I’m not ready to say that I’m officially middle-aged, but I can’t deny this … [Read more...]
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