I love the Andy Griffith Show. Those who know me are keenly aware of this fact. Eric was quickly indoctrinated in the ways of Mayberry culture after we got married. In fact, it’s on and muted on the TV right now. Even if I’m too busy to listen to it, it’s nice to look up and see Andy and Barney working shoulder to shoulder against organized crime. ~smile~ The sixteenth chapter of Boundaries in Dating is titled Nip it In the Bud. As one of Barney Fife’s signature lines, “Nip it in the bud” stood out to me when I was deciding what three topics (there is so much in this book I could talk … [Read more...]

Are you dating your friend? Take some time and look past the attraction. Is there more? Do you enjoy conversation? Can you be in a room together without touching and still deeply enjoy each other’s company? Today I’m highlighting the seventh chapter of Boundaries in Dating (Don’t Fall In Love with Someone You Wouldn’t be Friends With). Where was this book when I was dating?!?! ~smile~ My Best Friend Eric is my best friend. If there is anyone I can be myself with, it’s him. He knows my faults all too well and he loves me anyway. We get angry with each other occasionally, but our friendship is … [Read more...]

What’s the first image that comes to your mind when you hear the word boundaries? Do you think of a map? A fence? A baby gate? Boundaries are necessary to keep us safe (e.g., locked doors). Physical boundaries are important to our well-being and so are relational boundaries. Have you ever heard of the Boundaries book series by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend? If not, run to your local bookstore or go online and order at least one book from the series today. I’ve read Boundaries in Marriage and Boundaries in Dating – both after I was married. They were both amazing, but interestingly, … [Read more...]