Have you ever struggled with feeling like you are loved and appreciated in your marriage, parenthood, friendship, or other relationship? On the flip side have you ever felt like you were showing an overwhelming amount of love only to have someone tell you that they don’t feel appreciated? You might be dealing with a love…
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Weak Things Become Strong
We all have weaknesses. Character flaws, not yet achieved ambitions, desires to do or be better. We also all have strengths. A big part of self-love and self-care is being able to accept our current state of being while still pushing forward to always be better. With that intent we often quite vigorously hunt for our…
Stop Stuffing- There are No Bad Emotions
One of the biggest lies that society tells us is that some emotions are not ok. We need to just get rid of these so-called bad emotions as soon as possible. “Don’t cry” “Don’t let him get to you!” “Don’t waste your time being angry” “Just get over it!” “Toughen up!” “Choose to be happy!”…
My 2018 Word of the Year- Enough
A new year is a time for resolutions. I’ll be honest, I haven’t made one in years because I know I won’t manage to do it perfectly and I really don’t need one more thing in my life to feel like a failure about. Yep, that’s right, I often feel like a failure. You may…
Emotionally Focused Therapy- Creating Intimacy in Marriage
I’ve talked a little bit before about how going to counseling was a huge part of why my marriage has survived and thrived. The counselor that we have seen uses a method called emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). This method focuses on identifying our attachment patterns that were formed in childhood, understanding what is healthy and/or…
Talking About Pornography With Your Loved Ones
Let’s face it, the birds and bees sex talk is hard enough. Talking about pornography is even harder. The sad fact is, however, that it is absolutely necessary. In our day and age pornographic images and movies are easily accessible online and children are being exposed to them at a ridiculously young age. It is…