Tag: Relationship

  • Fostering Intimacy

    Fostering Intimacy

    Why is intimacy so difficult to achieve? (Intimacy is getting to know someone on a deep emotional level.) What needs to happen for intimacy to occur?

  • Being Loved Well

    Being Loved Well

    Here are a few comments rolled into one story. These are all related to being loved well.

  • Problem Discussion

    Problem Discussion

    What problems hinder relationship oneness? Review the following problems and see if you can relate. Discuss with your spouse any that apply.

  • Do You Want a Relationship with Me?

    Do You Want a Relationship with Me?

    I get that we’re married. I get that we made a commitment. I get that we’re both good people. And, I understand staying married. But, do you want a relationship with me?

  • Come Closer

    Come Closer

    Think about how many arguments are started with one spouse saying something like, “There’s something wrong with our relationship. You don’t love me like you used to.” What that spouse is trying to say is, “I’m feeling disconnected, distressed, and detached from you. Can you come closer?”

  • We are a Mess

    We are a Mess

    We recognize we aren’t perfect. Let’s just love each other anyway.

  • Navigating Grief, Fear, and Transformation

    Navigating Grief, Fear, and Transformation

    We explore how childhood experiences shape adult behavior and emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing emotional immaturity. Our conversation highlights the role of grief in self-discovery and the impact of critical parenting on self-criticism. Stephen and Jonathan stress the need for honesty, vulnerability, and self-reflection in achieving emotional growth and maturity.

  • What Kind of Marriage do YOU Want?

    What Kind of Marriage do YOU Want?

    Marriage is a wonderful and difficult relationship. To have a great marriage, you must keep learning yourself and your wife. And, you must address weak areas with change and growth. Today’s blog is about vision. What kind of marriage do you want?

  • From Recovery to Growth Mission

    From Recovery to Growth Mission

    Recovery from addiction is more than just getting back on your feet. Recovery is this beautiful bridge to an exciting phase of self-discovery and growth.

  • Selfishness Addiction

    Selfishness Addiction

    Is selfishness addiction holding you back from true freedom and joy? Yes, you read that right. Stephen and Jonathan dive deep into how an addiction to selfishness can shape our behaviors and strain our relationships. We’re peeling back the layers of why we sometimes confuse self-preservation with self-centeredness.

  • Self

    Self

    Six terms that include the word Self.

  • I Am Not Good Enough!

    I Am Not Good Enough!

    1 . An angry, attacking friend says, “You’re not good enough!” You THINK. -Only God is really good. So, you RESPOND – “You’re right! I am not good enough” 2 . An angry, attacking friend says, “You’re not very smart!” You THINK.- Only God is very smart. So, you RESPOND – “You’re right! I am…