“Are you finished yet? We are late!” “I’m almost done. Hold your horses!” “Well, if we are late, I’m going to make sure the whole crowd knows whose fault it is. You are never ready on time and it makes me look bad! I’m so tired of your selfishness affecting my social life!” “Well, if you would do more of the things I have asked you to do over the years like, let’s say, paying the bills instead of creating them, I would not always be busy doing something to keep this family afloat! Our bills getting paid on time is far more important than your precious social life! Grow up!” “Maybe I spend … [Read more...]
Why I am Thankful this Year!
Do you ever just stop and count your blessings? I don’t do this nearly as much as I should, but when I do I am instantly reminded of how good God has been to me! Consider a small child who has a roof over his head, food in his belly, entertainment galore, and a family that adores him (or her). If that child wants something, he is not likely to think “Gee, I have so much. Perhaps I should just forget about that shiny toy or cupcake in the bakery window and appreciate what I have been given.” No, his nature is to beg, cry, or possibly even throw a tantrum to get what he wants and to forget all … [Read more...]
Six Strategies for an Effective Confrontation (Book Review, Confronting Without Offending, Part 3)
Confronting is not my favorite pastime. In fact, I am notorious for complaining about situations to the wrong people. As a child, instead of confronting my friends, I would complain to my mother about them. One day, she jolted me back into reality when she said, "Heather, do you like any of your friends?" Of course I liked them... I loved them! Unfortunately, my fear of conflict and my accommodator and abdicator tendencies prevented me from addressing the right people. Have you ever practiced confrontation (or perhaps telling someone off) in the bathroom mirror only to lose your nerve and … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Dinner Proposals (Marriage Proposal)
Thanksgiving proposals have a special place in our hearts because I proposed to Heather the day before Thanksgiving (so she could show her ring off to her Thanksgiving family gatherings). These gentlemen decided to do their proposal at the dinner table. Enjoy feasting with these couples! … [Read more...]
What’s Your Conflict Management Style? (Book Review, Confronting Without Offending, Part 2)
We all have different ways of dealing with conflict. Some of us like to attack it head on (possibly even enjoying it a little). Some of us do whatever it takes to keep the offending party happy, possibly even giving into the myth that ignoring problems is good and noble. Some of us just run away. When the going gets tough, these folks get going... in the opposite direction. And then, there are some of us who choose to work together to find a happy solution for all. Deborah Smith Pegues dedicates a chapter in her book, Confronting Without Offending, to each of these conflict management … [Read more...]
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